The Dialogical Self Theory in Education by Frans Meijers & Hubert Hermans

Author:Frans Meijers & Hubert Hermans
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Springer International Publishing, Cham

Teacher’s Physical Appearance

Regarding teacher’s physical appearance, respondents perceived a tension to arise from the mismatch between the correctness and politeness expected from the attire of a professional versus wearing clothing that fits their comfort zone. For instance, it was indicated that “A teacher must have a correct and polite appearance, cannot look like a student. A teacher is inherent to a certain dress code,” however, “Since I am young, I dress accordingly. I like to wear jeans and shirts not skirts and pumps. I don’t feel comfortable wearing heels all the time.” As a resolution, in this case, it was denoted that “As a young teacher, I can dress politely. Thus, not wearing a costume, but a polite skirt and for example flat shoes. The main point is that the apparel would be polite, not for example an old sweatshirt and sneakers.” Another student teacher echoed that despite the “correct appearance” expected from a teacher, she can “sometimes be dressed in a manner that is not inherent to my role [as a teacher]. For example, like a student.” Similarly to the previous respondent, she too concluded that “I find the main point to be that the attire is proper and representative. How a person presents oneself is voluntary. The main thing is that the teacher does not dress very extreme. For instance, in fishnet stockings and a mini skirt.” Overall, when it regarded the physical appearance of a teacher, the respondents acknowledged a gap between their personal comfort and the correctness expected from a professional, and saw the solution in adapting to the requirements of politeness in attire while maintaining personality, since “if one does not feel comfortable in front of a class, nothing [good] comes of teaching.”

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