What do teachers out there think of same sex schools /?

Question

Iv`e been hearing a lot about them latley. It seems at some schools where they have studied this it is causing to bring down drop out rates, kids are learning better which is bringing up self esteem which is lowering teen suicide.They have proven that girls and boys learn better through different technices and and better in different subjects at different ages.(other countries have known this for some time)But yet we teach them all subjects in the same classroom at the same age. For instance take math. Boys brains are wired differently. They tend to pick up math at a younger age through text work. Girls a few years later through more of a visual way of teaching. This is why girls test scores are usually lower in math and tend to struggle with it more. This is the same for each subject. It also takes the gender compatition away so they are more focused on learning. Mixed time is scheduled through extra activities. It might actually bring back a little shyness between the sexes.

Answer 1

I think it's a great idea, although I wouldn't agree to a board proposing that all schools be same-sex. It changes the social dynamics so much and in a positive way, usually, especially at the junior high and high school levels. The girls don't have to worry about the boys making fun of them when they start
'developping' and hit puberty and the girls don't have to be so catty towards each other in terms of male attention. The boys won't spend their time trying to be all macho in front of girls or checking the girls out or stuff like that.

Answer 2

The primary reason that schools exist is to create individuals who can function well in society and be productive citizens. Thus, I believe that schools should prepare students for the real world. The real world is not divided by gender. Teacher training programs need to include instruction on how to meet the needs of male and female students in the same classroom. I think you'll find that most teachers use the same teaching strategies whether they are in a same-sex or dual-sex school, despite the information that is available about brain differences.

Answer 3

I believe that it eliminates some of the competitiveness that girls have to compete with the males in their class, females in math classes seem to be called on less so they struggle and dont get the attention/help that may be required to learn.