I was a little bit disturbed with a comment from a senior teacher (male) who apparently spread the notion that female teachers should be allowed to wear sexier clothes to schools (bear in mind that there is a strict dress code for female teachers in Malaysian schools) as that would make the students pay more attention in class. He mentioned that disciplinary problems can also be reduced because most problematic students are boys and they would listen to “sexy” female teachers. Of course, he is expressing his biased views based on his “so-called” years of experience. While it may be true to a certain extent, I do feel sexy teachers could be a distraction not only to the students but also male (“married”) teachers.
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While there is no clear correlation between teachers’ physical attractiveness and teaching effectiveness or students’ learning engagement, some studies (e.g. Buck & Tiene, 1989; Chaikin et al., 2006) have suggested that teachers who are physically attractive (both male and female) are perceived as far more competent and able to motivate the students more than those who are not. Societal stereotypes are perhaps the main “culprits” in influencing the students’ way of thinking but I do feel teachers themselves tend to favour the “good-looking” students too.How many times did the “ugly” ones get called in the class? The prettier ones are also perceived as the cleverer ones, right? While we think students are favouring the “pretty or handsome teachers”, teachers (whether intentionally or unintentionally) are doing the same thing.
If it is really proven that sexy female teachers or handsome male teachers can solve disciplinary problems, then perhaps the Ministry should devise a mechanism where physical attractiveness is considered during teachers recruitment. Of course, physical attractiveness itself is very subjective and I can foresee the same sexy teachers to be blamed when students misbehave in schools.
Really, teachers are role models and they are also “models” (the fashion kind). So, who says teaching is easy?
Happy Belated Teacher’s Day to all teachers! You all are beautiful!
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Wow…Senior teacher said that? He should be ashamed of himself for suggesting that. Sexy teachers can cause more problems!
I think he was just being the devil’s advocate & bringing up something controversial to spice up the conversation.
Don’t take it too seriously.
Anyway, good looks might capture students’ attention temporarily but once the novelty dies off, they’re back to their old demonic ways.
When that happens, it takes something deeper than skin deep to earn or capture their attention.
I dont think its right. Sexy teachers will be a distraction, but teachers should look nice and presentable.
should propose a decent clothing allowance so that teachers can dress accordingly