Some people think that students in single-sex schools perform better academically. Others, however, believe that mixed schools provide children with better social skills for adult life. Discuss both the views and give your opinion.

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People have different views regarding
academic performance
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the academic performance
of students studying in single-sex schools or learning better social skills in mixed schools. I am of the opinion that co-education makes a person learn more life-lessons than gender-based schools. It is believed that children from gender specific schools are much brighter in their careers.
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is because single-sex schools provides
environment
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an environment
with less distraction and more free behaviour. So, pupils can easily focus on their studies without hesitation rather than on opposite gender.
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example in
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example, in
girls
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girls'
schools there
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schools, there
can be open discussion regarding menstruation periods and girls
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can learn about their physical aspects without hesitation.
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,
Co-education system
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the Co-education system
tends to prove more fruitful for the life of learners as they can learn the adult-life lessons from their school lives only. By studying with
opposite sex
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the opposite sex
, they easily inculcate the respect for each other and
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develop controlled behaviour in any situation. E.
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boys from mixed schools are more aware about the language they use when they are surrounded by girls. To conclude, as the schools are the replica of the society where not only academic but social values are
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taught should encourage the concept of gender-equity by co-education. I feel that mixed education system is the best way to train social skills which a child is going apply in his future.
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • minimize distractions
  • gender-related learning styles
  • tailored learning environment
  • sense of empowerment
  • underrepresented
  • bridge the gender gap
  • emulate real-world environments
  • promoting interactions
  • communicate and collaborate
  • break down gender stereotypes
  • mutual respect
  • inclusivity
  • well-rounded individuals
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