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Single-Sex Ed Good For Students?
Posted on: November 15, 2009 at 08:54 PM
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By hatchetcrow January 16, 2010 at 01:47 AM
"I know that while I was in high school, being male, my hormones raging got me kicked out due to skipping classes for that primal urge that "needed" to be fulfilled. Looking back on it I know that it was foolish and even worse that it cost my my diploma.
However, for a homosexual student the experience would be intimidating. Nothing but the same sex to try and confide things that many will not tolerate let alone understand... "
I felt the need to correct that, sorry for a double post.
However, for a homosexual student the experience would be intimidating. Nothing but the same sex to try and confide things that many will not tolerate let alone understand... "
I felt the need to correct that, sorry for a double post.
By hatchetcrow January 16, 2010 at 01:44 AM
I believe single-sex education plan would not only be good for the females. Males too have questions can ideals that they would prefer not to divulge with a feminine presence in the room. I went to basic elementary school and then to a public high school so I have never had the opportunity to try single-sex classes. One advantage that sprang to mind immediately upon reading the post was relationships. I know that while I was in high school, being male, my hormones raging got me kicked out due to skipping classes for that primal urge that "needed" to be fulfilled. Looking back on it I know that it was foolish and even worse that it cost my my diploma, however, for a homosexual student the experience would be intimidating. Nothing but the same sex to try and confide things that many will not tolerate let alone understand...
In my opinion the idea sounds good on paper but so does communism...
In my opinion the idea sounds good on paper but so does communism...
By dnllmchll November 16, 2009 at 01:48 PM
I remember when we first started learning about "the changes of life" in elementary school, they took all the 4th grade girls during our reading hour to the cafeteria and we learned about puberty and changes we'd be going through. I remember all of my girlfriends and I felt comfortable in the situation, because when you're young, talking about that kind of stuff can really make you uncomfortable around the opposite sex.
In middle school and high school when we took Sex Education classes, I think the majority of students were fairly comfortable, but I know a lot of people weren't able to ask personal questions for the fear of being made fun of by the opposite gender.
As for the topic of those who don't conform to normal gender roles, I think that they should still go to the single-sex ed classes of the gender they were born with. Even if they don't feel inside that's who they are. Bottom line, the body parts they have still work the same way as the person of the same gender next to them, and they need to be catered to specifically.
Really interesting thing! I wonder if they'll start doing it in other states anytime soon?
In middle school and high school when we took Sex Education classes, I think the majority of students were fairly comfortable, but I know a lot of people weren't able to ask personal questions for the fear of being made fun of by the opposite gender.
As for the topic of those who don't conform to normal gender roles, I think that they should still go to the single-sex ed classes of the gender they were born with. Even if they don't feel inside that's who they are. Bottom line, the body parts they have still work the same way as the person of the same gender next to them, and they need to be catered to specifically.
Really interesting thing! I wonder if they'll start doing it in other states anytime soon?
By smarttdj November 16, 2009 at 11:31 AM
Perhaps the best solution is single-sex classes but with co-ed playgrounds. That said, teaching material & methods need to be tailored very much to the needs of boys & girls.
By gilliebean November 16, 2009 at 10:51 AM
Oakley, I'm kind of in the same boat. I went to co-ed schools all my life, and I used to think I wouldn't like being in single-sex classes. The real world is men and women, it's good to have that balance in the classroom, etc. But now, looking back, especially to the way I was in junior high, I actually think it would be a great idea. It's so true that boys tend to dominate the classroom, with either good or bad behavior, and it's difficult for girls to be heard, especially in math and science classes. I actually liked both subjects until sixth grade when I got really self-conscious about participating in class and asking questions and basically being that nerdy "smart girl" in front of the guys. I think single-sex classes could especially help young women learn and get the attention they deserve. I still like the idea of co-ed schools so you do have that social interaction-- maybe with some co-ed classes like music and drama and other electives?
By OakleyAM November 16, 2009 at 05:48 AM
You know what, I'm all for it. I mean, i didn't go to a single gender school so I obviously have no first hand experience, but I think the statistics that show how girls in school are shied away from science, sports etc. alone is enough to want to give it a try. I think the room to grow and learn and build confidence without competing with the historically favored-in-every-subject boys sounds good to me.
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