Benefits Of Single Sex Schools - 1004 Words

Holleman Gracie Mrs. Castleberry English III February 9, 2015 Benefits of Same-Gender Education There are many benefits of Single-Sex Schools, primarily there is a change in student development. Scientists have many theories to this concern. (â€Å"Howell†). For generations, educators have explored ways for students to evolve with personal and educational development. Each individual student has an unlike mechanism for that particular learner. Arranging students in separate classrooms will benefit not only their education, but their personal growth as well (â€Å"15 Fascinating†). Single Sex Education has been around since the 1960’s. Jacksonville, Mississippi was one of the first schools in the United States to have separate gender†¦show more content†¦Dr. Sax came to the conclusion that girls can learn better in temperatures of 75 degrees. They are fragile to changes in color and texture and prefer softer spoken voices than roaring voices. Females are not so bright in mathematics as boys are, girls tend to struggle more with numerical concepts (Howell). Dr. Leonard also discusses how single sex education helps males academically but not with behavior issues. When a boy sits for a period of time they begin to feel restless so they should be able to sit, lie on the floor or stand, whatever makes learning interesting for them the educator will see fit that their is no disruption for each individual being educated. (â€Å"Fascinating Facts†). In public schools there tend to be lower self esteem, the graduation rate is low, test scores are embarrassing (Howell). There aren t many programs in the students schedules that teach about life skills that students need to know, different cultures and common knowledge needed in the adult world . Public schools also struggle with behavior problems and students with disabilities such as a learning, or physical don’t have a strong chance at learning conventional skills that systematic students have (Howell) (â€Å"Fascinating facts†). Single Sex Education has so many benefits for students such as; higher self esteem, higher grades, social skills, time management, cleanliness, critical thinking, public speaking, writing, math etc. Students need these things that society