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Single-sex education refers to both classes and schools that have only one sex, defined by a biological classification. The alternative, in which both sexes are present in class or in the school as a whole, is referred to as “coeducation” or a “mixed-sex environment” (Signorella, 2018).
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- Same sex or co-ed? Social and educational outcomes explored"Whether or not single sex schools provide advantages to students in education or general life outcomes has long been debated. Existing research suggests girls who attend single-sex schools are more confident in their abilities in STEM subjects like mathematics and physics than in coeducational schools ... "
- Single-sex schools vs co-ed: Who has the edge?"Dr Nicole Archard is a highly qualified, passionate advocate for girls’ education – and with a Doctor in Philosophy in Gender, Girls’ Education, Women and Leadership, in addition to three Masters’ degrees, she is well qualified to champion that view ... "
- Co-ed versus single-sex schools: 'It's about more than academic outcomes'"Do all-boys’ schools breed hypermasculine behaviour? Are all-girl schools better for girls? ... "
- As another elite boys’ school goes co-ed, are single-sex schools becoming an endangered species?"Last week, Sydney’s Cranbrook School – whose alumni include Kerry and James Packer and Atlassian founder Mike Cannon-Brookes – announced it will be fully co-educational by 2029 ... "
- Single-sex education: the pros and cons"Single-sex education (teaching boys and girls in separate classrooms or schools) is an old approach that’s gaining new momentum. While single-sex education has long existed in many private schools, it’s a relatively new option for public schools ... "
- Girls should not be collateral damage in the push for co-ed schooling"The popular argument that children should be educated in a co-ed environment because it replicates our society – the real world – is simplistic at best, damaging at worst ... "
- Expert plead for single-sex classes in mixed schools"An education expert has welcomed NSW Labor's pledge to expand access to co-ed schools, but has called for STEM and literacy classes to be separated by gender ..."
- Single-sex Education"Single-sex education refers to both classes and schools that have only one sex, defined by a biological classification. The alternative, in which both sexes are present in class or in the school as a whole, is referred to as “coeducation” or a “mixed-sex environment.” ,,,"
