“We are faced with the paradoxical fact that education has become one of the chief obstacles to intelligence and freedom of thought.”
Depending on the boy/girl ratio the co-educational institution has several advantages over the non co-educational system.
Schools education, Having classes together is an excellent idea and is successful in most schools. Boys become aware of girls’ abilities and vice versa. A spirit of co-operation and competition thrives in the co-educational system.
Girls and boys at a self conscious age take extra care of themselves. Growing up together and sharing activities such as dramatics, art and other things like socials widen the student’s talents and a healthy atmosphere pervades in all co-educational schools.
The spirit of co-operation that grows between boys and girls makes it easier later on to adjust in a mixed society.
Many of the Public Schools are co-educational and residential schools. Generally living hostels, dining rooms and sports are separate- the boys having their own, and the girls their own- but other activities are common; special education schools, the Societies are common; the stage and theatre are common; the teachers are the same, the examinations are common to both.
Films are chosen and shown to a mixed audience; special education schools, special dinners and socials are together and enjoyed immensely. The morning assembly in all the residential co-educational schools has boys and girls singing and praying together.
Often school friendships become lasting friendships and good co-educational schools have their Old Boys / Girls Society. This society organises annual get together in a chosen city and old school mates gather and meet each other. Every way we look at it, the co-educational system is the best system.
Choosing a School:
Schools education, The parent knows the child’s temperament, personality, special education schools, ability, talent, special needs and the little quirks and foibles which make him or her unique individual whom you care (and worry) about so much.
Choosing the most suitable educational environment is probably one of the most significant decisions you will make on behalf of your child. This book, the first of its kind in India, provides information to help weigh the available options.