Study Document
Pages:6 (1693 words)
Sources:7
Subject:Education
Topic:School Uniforms
Document Type:Term Paper
Document:#17694250
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To insure purity of study results controls were placed on elements including student track placement and other divisional programs.
The dependant variables included absenteeism, behavior problems, substance abuse and achievement,
This particular study did not support the idea that school uniforms will reduce behavior problems and attendance problems.
A significant negative effects of uniforms on achievement, an outcome of much concerns to educators and policy makers.
REFUTATIION
While the study did not indicate improvements in behavior and attendance it is important to note that the study was performed in a Catholic education setting, which could have had other contributing factors to the rate of behavior issues or lack of them. In the public school setting the majority of administrators report that there is in fact a significant and statistically measurable change for the better with regards to behavior issues and attendance. In addition the research has shown that there have also been improvements in test results and academic achievement.
Catholic schools are regimented in many ways so that the students are indoctrinated to comply, remain organized and achieve. It is not entirely fair to measure the results of studies regarding uniforms in public schools against the results of studies about uniforms in private schools because of the other fundamental differences that can be found between public and private schools that can skew the overall research results.
CONCLUSION
The public school system in America has been under intense pressure to make changes in the last decade. Parents want more accountability, less violence and better educations for their children. School districts nationwide have begun to adopt mandatory school uniform policies in which the students must wear uniforms to their classes. Research and anecdotal evidence indicate that students do benefit from complying with a mandatory school uniform policy. The test scores, the overall academic performance, the behavior problems and social status issues are resolved with mandatory school uniforms.
Mandatory School Uniforms.
From: School Administrator | Date: February 1, 1996 | Author: COHN, CARL A. | More results for: school uniforms benefit
From: The Journal of Educational Research | Date: November 1, 2003 | Author: Bodine, Ann | More results for: school uniforms
Polacheck, K. (1996). Uniforms help solve many school problems. Long Beach Press-Telegram. Available E-mail: http://www.lbusd.k12.ca.us/
Scherer, M. (1991). School snapshot: Focus on African-American culture. Educational Leadership, 49, 17-19.
Stover, D. (1990).…
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Stover, D. (1990). The dress mess. American School Board Journal. 177, 26-29.
Thomas, S. (1994, October 20). Uniforms in the schools: Proponents say it cuts competition: Others are not so sure. Black Issues in Higher Education, 11, 44-47.
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