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Dan Godshall (Dpg6017)
Junior Member
Username: Dpg6017
Post Number: 4
Registered: 9-2005
| | Posted on Friday, November 04, 2005 - 12:30 am: |       |
When I was in middle school I had to wear a uniform, but then in high school I did not. I just want to know if you think that uniforms are good for students in anyway? If you had to wear them in high school or not? Let me know what you think. |
Patrick Mc Loughlin
Unregistered guest
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 08, 2005 - 9:53 pm: | |
Dan,
I recently completed student teaching in an Irish High School. The particular High School had a very strict policy on uniforms in P.E. All the girls had to wear the same uniform, and jewellery was also completely banned. I found the policy quite a burden to enforce. With all the everyday pressures, enforcing the uniform policy became a time consuming process. In high school, I was in a school where a uniform was not required. There were never any problems and the uniform issue never arose. So, from my experiences I belief that no uniforms are better for P.E classes. One consideration that has to be taken into account however is that, in areas with severe poverty issues, buying the "Trendy" Nike runners becomes a problem for some. Uniforms take away this problem and remove pressure from certain individuals. I hope my experiences have been of help to you.
Regards,
Patrick |
Eileen Mathews (Emathews)
Junior Member
Username: Emathews
Post Number: 3
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Wednesday, December 14, 2005 - 8:14 am: | |
We currently require a uniform at the middle school level. It has proven to be a very positive policy. If students forget their uniform, we have a loaner set. In place is a discipline policy that is progressive. Having no PE uniform is the same as being unprepared for class and is dealt with in a similar manner. The occasional borrower is not a problem. Students fill out a "unprepared for class" form which is then taken home to be signed and informs the parent.
Requiring a uniform has all but eliminated "lost clothing" and cut down 90% on students who forget their PE clothes.
All in all a required uniform has been only positive for us. |
Jamie King (Jking)
Junior Member
Username: Jking
Post Number: 4
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Friday, March 24, 2006 - 8:34 pm: | |
I was from a school that didn't require uniforms. We never really had anybody that wouldn't dress for class and if somebody forgot shorts or a shirt, By the time of their class period many had found either a friend with extras or had a parent bring them some. My classes were very athletic and the grouping of my peers was very competitive. We all admitted over and over that P.E. was our favorite class. So with the uniform issue our school board never gave it any thought because there weren't any problems. |
Britney Lewis (Bal9398)
New member
Username: Bal9398
Post Number: 1
Registered: 4-2006
| | Posted on Monday, April 03, 2006 - 3:26 pm: | |
In my elementary school, we were not required to change at all (mainly because of the time that allowed during a class period). However, in high school, it was a requirement that you had to wear the proper "uniform," which consisted of our Phys. Ed reversible t-shirt (marked with our names), athletic shorts or pants, and sneakers. We did have to purchase these shirts for $5, but they were to last us from grades 7-12. I think that it eliminated the problem of whether or not there were enough pinnies for the whole class, and also if they were lost, they could be returned to the correct owner. Another factor of having the requirement of uniforms is that everyone is on the same level as far as the dress code. As Patrick stated above, uniforms take away the problem of students feeling uncomfortable when compared to what some of their peers may be wearing. Students' performance in class should not be hindered AT ALL by wearing uniforms. In fact, when I was in high school, we never really made an issue out of having to wear them. I think if you feel uniforms may be something that could have an overall positive effect on your PE program - make the suggestion and give it a try! |
Robert H Childs Jr (Jerseyrob8)
Junior Member
Username: Jerseyrob8
Post Number: 3
Registered: 4-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 04, 2006 - 6:54 am: | |
Wearing uniforms is a great idea. It puts everyone in the class in the same clothes. Some students are left out if they do not have "The cool clothes." Also uniforms on students I feel makes them focus on the class and the task at hand. The best part on a uniform in PE, is that, it gives the school better school spirt!! |
Carrie Anne Struth (Castruth)
Junior Member
Username: Castruth
Post Number: 3
Registered: 7-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 11, 2006 - 10:43 am: | |
I agree that uniforms bring the students to the same playing level. If uniforms are provided or the students have to pay $5 for them, and they leave them in their lockers, then there is no reason or excuse for not dressing out. Plus, for the students who may not be able to afford proper clothing, so no have to worry about it. |
Joe Attieh (Joe_attieh)
New member
Username: Joe_attieh
Post Number: 1
Registered: 10-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, October 12, 2006 - 11:38 am: | |
I agree< i feel that students should be required to wear phys. ed. uniforms during class. A simple pair of sweatpants, shorts and a t-shirt should be provided by the school for each student. Many schools have a laundry service where they wash athletic uniforms each student can have a mesh bag where they put their uniforms in after activity and place it into a bin where it will be sent to the laundry, each bag will have the students name on it. This also helps out when students forget to bring in their gym clothes. |
Laura (Llk2612)
Junior Member
Username: Llk2612
Post Number: 6
Registered: 2-2008
| | Posted on Monday, February 11, 2008 - 8:22 pm: | |
There are benefits to both having uniforms and not having uniforms.
Benefits to having uniforms are:Students are always prepared for Physical Education. As a teacher you do not have to worry about a student in a dress or heels that cannot participate or if they do, they could get hurt. Like Robert Childs said above, the students will not have to feel like they have to compete with eachothers fashion.
For the cons of uniforms, you have to worry about them being clean. If a school provides a uniform for each student, but they must pay, you run into a problem everyone being able to afford them. Lastly, with students wearing uniforms they are unable to express themselves which is very important for young children.
Having uniforms is a 'catch 22' for most schools. You must go off your personal preference and the schools code in the final decision of uniforms. |
