Journal of East China Normal University(Educationa ›› 2017, Vol. 35 ›› Issue (6): 64-70+155.doi: 10.16382/j.cnki.1000-5560.2017.06.008

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A Neglected Important Educational Topic:Multiple Educational Functions of School Uniforms

FAN Nanan1, YUAN Jingui2   

  1. 1. School of Design, East China Normal University, Shanghai 200062, China;
    2. Jiaxing Vocational Technical College, Jiaxing 314036, Zhejiang, China
  • Online:2017-12-20 Published:2017-11-14

Abstract:

School uniforms can serve important educational functions. Looking at the development of school uniforms worldwide, people tend to have high expectations on the unique educational functions of school uniforms. In terms of educational functions, school uniforms have the following multiple functions:a)consolidating educational order, b) nourishing good morality, c) fostering aesthetic pursuit, and d) cultivating a healthy psychology. However, people in China have not given a full play to the educational functions of school uniforms, with the problems of "three surplus and three lacks". Therefore, it is necessary to strengthen supervision over quality assurance, improve the designs of school uniforms and the fostering of aesthetics, as well as promote the industry of school uniforms as a national brand.

Key words: educational functions of school uniforms, nourish morality, foster aesthetics, cultivate a healthy psychology