The Influence of Teacher Dress On Student Learning in Junior High Schools: A Study in Ghana (Published)
The moral standing of Ghanaian cultural system relating to clothing and fashion has become a yardstick of morality. One of the concerns has been whether the influx of numerous foreign dress styles in the Ghanaian society has effect on students, teachers and quality education. To addressed them correctly this thesis sought to know the history of clothing, the fashion in clothing, importance of wearing appropriate uniform, dress to the workplace, teachers as effective professionals, tastes in clothing, general effects of attire, clothing etiquette, Clothing and Fashion, Possible Negative Effects of Clothing, history of fashion trend, the Ghanaian concept of culture, the culture values, the Ghanaian dress styles, the assessment of culture and clothing identity to assess the moral standing on the impact of teachers’ mode of dressing to school on students’ learning environment.. The researcher employed quantitative methods of research, using instruments such as, questionnaires. The population of the study included the Students, Teachers, Parents, Education Officers and Fashion Designers. The study recommends that Schools should establish dress code policies or guidelines for teachers to ensure a professional learning environment and Teachers should be aware of the impact of their dress style on student learning and adjust their attire accordingly.
Keywords: Ghanaian educational context, junior high school education, student learning outcomes, teacher dress style, teacher professionalism