TA's attire can significantly alter class atmosphere, student relationships
Week seven: Dressing for the part.
I made a big decision at the start of this semester; it was difficult to make and one I still struggle with. Did I do the right thing? Was there a better way?
You see, I chose to forgo wearing shorts this semester and have stuck to pants instead.
Yes, a small change — and moot at this chillier point in the semester — but a significant change nonetheless: It’s the first time I, as a teacher, have let appearance dictate my choice of clothes rather than comfort and practicality.
I do have a fashion sense (really, I do), but it’s only big enough to steer me clear of mismatched colors and very far away from plaid and paisley. I wear what I like to see myself wearing, and how others see me ranks pretty low on my priorities — not so much anti-social as social-neutral.
What amounts to a dress code for a teaching assistant, I’ve long since forgotten; I obeyed all the precepts already. The most I remember is a side comment at orientation telling us to dress neatly. Otherwise, so they said, if you dress like you don’t care about the class, then students won’t care about the class either.
So, among TAs, the standard clothing runs casual — neat but casual: T-shirts, sneakers, shorts, cargo pants, simple dresses, all par for the course. And while it may not appear very professional, it serves a different and useful purpose of its own: It
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