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September 23, 2025Journal of Education Culture and SocietyOpen Access

What does the Visual Image of a Teacher Have to do with the Prestige of the Teaching Profession? Some Research Experience on this Issue in Latvia

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IĶIveta ĶestereUniversity of LatviaBKBaiba KaļķeUniversity of LatviaEBEdgars BerzinsUniversity of Latvia

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Implication

Qualitative study explores visual image indicators of occupational prestige among 14-15-year-olds, implying change in communication styles needed.

Key Points

  • Pupils associate teaching prestige with visual image elements like gender, age, and communication style, reflecting students' expectations.
  • Analysis of 290 adolescents revealed strong age stereotypes: older teachers viewed as strict, while younger ones seen positively for energy.
  • Responses highlighted a preference for neatness and modesty in teachers’ appearance, indicating an expectation for professionalism in visual communication.
  • Conclusions suggest potential improvements in teachers' visual communication to enhance their perceived prestige and connection with students.

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Ķestere et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d4757f31b076d99fa6ceb0https://doi.org/10.15503/jecs2025.3.49.71
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