A teacher guides the future of the society. A person in his /her whole life learns a lot from teachers, so it is very important for teachers to set good example for the society. Everybody learns from teacher by imitating them, so all teachers have a big responsibility to teach good things to their student. This paper tried to find out that how the physical appearance of a teacher impacts on students learning environment. We have given questionnaires to about 116 students of Jodhpur of different age, gender and educational streams and asked them to fill that questionnaire. The questions asked were related to physical appearance of teachers that impact their learning environment.
Impact of physical appearance of teachers on students learning environment
ABSTRACT
A teacher guides the future of the society. A person in his /her whole life learns a lot from teachers, so it is very important for teachers to set good example for the society. Everybody learns from teacher by imitating them, so all teachers have a big responsibility to teach good things to their student. This paper tried to find out that how the physical appearance of a teacher impacts on students learning environment. We have given questionnaires to about 116 students of Jodhpur of different age, gender and educational streams and asked them to fill that questionnaire. The questions asked were related to physical appearance of teachers that impact their learning environment.
Introduction:
A physical appearance is the description of the physical properties of an object. Most of the time, we judge a person by his /her physical appearance, in fact when we imagine about a beautiful woman, what all physical properties comes in our mind; slim, beautiful skin, beautiful eyes and so on. Similarly when we imagine about a bad person or in fact thief, we think of big body, cruel faces etc.
Physical appearance is the one factor of any person that influences the environment very easily. Physical appearance affects the ways; we look at other people and the way we look at ourselves.
Physical appearance is the physical look of any person. It is one of the most important factors of a personality. This is what people look at you and what they think about you. Physical appearance has the major impact on society. Physical appearance is outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
Teacher’s physical appearance makes good impact on students, I remember when I was a student, I use to attend my mathematics class because the teacher was very good looking, and he use to come well dressed in the classroom. Most of the students scored well in his subject as the attendance in his class was always above 90%. I also remember my history teacher who uses to come very shabby in the classroom, no student wanted to attend his class and most of the students scored bad in his subject. So I experienced the importance of teachers’ physical appearance to make the classroom environment more effective.
REVIEW OF LITERATURE
Myers (2005) summarized this literature as, “Good looks are a great asset” (p. 432).
Mazzella & Feingold, 1994 and Stewart, 1980 said that defendants perceived as attractive were more likely to receive a more lenient punishment if found guilty of a crime.
According to Bloch & Richins, 1992; Hosoda, Stone-Romero, & Coats, 2003; Langlois et al., 2000
“Being perceived as physically attractive is associated with a wide range of positive outcomes”
As per Benson, Karabenick, & Lerner, 1976, “Individuals perceived as attractive are more likely to receive help from strangers than are persons perceived as unattractive.
According to Eagly, Ashmore, Makhijani, & Longo, 1991, persons perceived as attractive were viewed as more socially competent.
Chaiken, 1979 said that physically attractive persons were more persuasive communicators.
Frieze, Olson, & Russell, 1991; Hamermesh & Biddle, 1994 have shown that individuals perceived as attractive receive higher incomes than co-workers perceived as unattractive .
Abbey, Cozzarelli, McLaughlin, & Harnish, 1987; Buckley, 1983; Workman & Orr, 1996, indicate that other factors, such as the gender of the perceiver and the clothing of the target, also influence the perception of physical attractiveness .
Budesheim & DePaola, 1994; Sigelman, Thomas, Sigelman, & Ribich,1986 said that attractive persons were preferred by voters in political elections
Ritts, Patterson, & Tubbs, 1992, Attractive persons were viewed as having greater academic potential by teachers.
A good physical appearance of a teacher has three advantages:
- Gains respect from students
- Increase attendance of students in the class
Frequently asked questions
What is the main topic of the text?
The text explores the impact of a teacher's physical appearance on the students' learning environment. It investigates how a teacher's looks and presentation can affect student engagement, attendance, and overall learning outcomes.
What is the abstract about?
The abstract summarizes a study conducted in Jodhpur, where questionnaires were given to 116 students to assess the impact of teachers' physical appearance on their learning environment. It highlights the significance of teachers setting good examples and the influence of their appearance on students' perceptions and learning.
What is meant by 'Physical appearance' in this context?
Physical appearance refers to the outward and visible aspect of a person, specifically a teacher in this context. It encompasses factors like dress, grooming, and overall presentation, which can influence how students perceive and respond to the teacher.
Why is the teacher's physical appearance important?
The text suggests that a teacher's physical appearance can significantly impact the classroom environment. A well-presented teacher might increase student attendance, engagement, and respect, ultimately leading to better learning outcomes. Conversely, a shabby appearance could have a negative effect.
What does the review of literature highlight?
The review of literature cites various studies that link physical attractiveness to positive outcomes in different contexts. These include more lenient punishments, greater social competence, persuasive communication skills, higher incomes, and favorable perceptions from teachers and voters. The literature review also notes that factors like gender and clothing can influence perceptions of physical attractiveness.
What are the advantages of a good physical appearance for a teacher, according to the text?
According to the text, a good physical appearance can lead to three main advantages for a teacher: gaining respect from students, increasing student attendance in class, and helping in controlling the class effectively.
- Quote paper
- Smita Shah (Author), 2012, Impact of physical appearance of teachers on students learning environment, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/195870
