Teachers kick against introduction of professional uniform
A Ghanaian teacher teaching pupils
Some Ghanaian teachers have kicked against the introduction of professional uniform into the teachings profession like other professionals such as Nurses, doctors, Lawyers, the Police service, Immigration, Army, Fire Service etc.
Their reactions was in connection with the educationist Counsellor Daniel Fenyi, who in an interview with Green 88.5FM monitored by Coverghana.com.gh made an appeal to the New Patriotic Party’s Government through the Ministry of Education to consider introducing uniforms to the teaching profession just as they have introduced the Ghana Teacher License.
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Though, the suggestion was not in favour of most teachers who reacted to Counsellor Daniel Fenyi, he argued that teachers spend a lot of money on clothes and dressing, meanwhile, they are not given any clothing allowance hence must be uniformed.
In the Republic of Ghana, most recognised professions have uniforms depicting their true colours of profrssion except the teaching profession. Counsellor Daniel Fenyi is of the view that, it will be more appropriate to uniform teachers in the classroom.
However, teachers have received the news of “professional uniform” with mixed feelings. While some think that it’s good for teachers to have their own uniform, others vehemently oppose the idea.
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Counsellor Daniel also decried the shabby and faded dresses some teachers take to school due to their financial constraints. According to him, he thinks that when a uniform is introduced, it will reduce the cost of dressing and also reduce the shabby dressings of some teachers.
Counsellor also added that a uniform will give teachers some “official” recognition in the public space such as the bank, hospital, transport, etc just as the police, nurses gain recognition when they go to the bank, hospital or sit in public transport.
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However, some teachers have kicked against Counsellor Daniel’s appeal. They feel a uniform will reduce their status and make them appear childish.
SOURCE: Coverghana.com.gh
