The Benefits of Single Sex Education

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This problem occurs in schools everywhere and is starting to become more evident in today's society. The problem is that boys and girls learning potential are not being reached when put into the same teaching atmosphere. Girls seem to be out smarting boys in many classes. While boys excel in math and sciences and girls seem to be better in English. The styles in which boys and girls feel comfortable with are extremely different. The learning styles of girls usually contain socializing and context. For instance, most girls like to talk in small groups about the current discussion. They also like hands on activities or real life situations to compare things to. Boys are confrontational and formal. They need to be challenged by their teachers to help motivate them to become better students and be prepared. In contrast girls do not like to be confronted by teachers who are asking for an immediate answers. In most cases, girls seem to be more reserved and modest than boys ...

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about a certain issue without being ridiculed by the opposite sex or not taken seriously by their teachers. This leaves the girls feeling unconfident and unsure about their performance in school ("Single GenderÉ"). It was also found from researchers, Myra and David Sadker that in a combined class room "when boys blurt an answer without being called on, teachers listen. When girls call out, teachers tell them to raise their hands if they wanted to speak ("A Study inÉ"). Teachers are unaware of their unfair treatment and do not understand the academic and even emotional burden they put on girls (Sadkers,).

Coeducation does not only affect females in a negative way, there are ...

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