There is an uncertainty about what teachers should wear and how it impacts the students’ respect toward them. Not only do the teachers have an impact on students’ attention span, but they also affect the atmosphere of the class.

In the study run by Brian D. Hadfield of the University of Scranton, he states, “While the actual item of clothing worn by teachers may not determine what or how students learn, they can significantly impact the level of respect that students develop for that individual”. Simply, the materials worn by teachers can impact students’ actions towards a teacher.

Ms. Bonilla, a teacher at BOYCP, was asked if clothing choices affect a classroom’s atmosphere. In response, she stated, “I feel like it could if you’re trying to make it a professional environment and if you want to present that, you have to look the part”. This goes to show that teachers can affect the atmosphere of the classroom. This may make the students more attentive in the class, or at least feel more professional.

When a student was asked about the aura that certain teachers create, such as dressing the part Haleem Selenica answered, “Yeah, because I’ve had teachers that dress professionally and it’s a professional thing.” Clearly, a student’s perspective does change since both student and teacher agree that the way a teacher dresses can affect the atmosphere of the classroom. The teachers at BOYCP each have their own fashion sense that can create the environment in the class. From dressing in khakis, school spirit, jeans, to wearing a suit. With the many fashion styles and personalities in school, come different teaching styles as well. School should be a place where diversity is accepted, a teachers outfit could define a classroom’s environment, but so should their skills.

There can be times when some argue due to different perspectives on given research. It is shown that different perspectives may exist when this argument is brought to light. These two perspectives contrast, showing how we do not pay much attention to what changes the vibe of the class, or what makes students provide more respect for a teacher.

– Yuzhen Liang