As we walk through the 21st Century, boys and girls will interact more as adults compared to any of the previous generations. We use the opportunity of co-education to teach them to respect, support, collaborate, and to compete with each other holistically.
We, as educators, believe that both genders have a lot to learn from each other. Co-education encourages children to go through a series of learning processes in school.
As guides of the future generations, it is important for us to dig deeper and understand the role of co-education in inculcating crucial ideologies like gender equality, mutual respect, getting comfortable around the other genders and understanding the basic difference between co-education and gender-exclusive schools.
Learning Equality
In a forward-moving society, where men and women are equal in every sense, co-education leaves one rich with experiences that seep deep into the subconscious. It teaches the child to respect others and that competitiveness in any field such as academics, sports, public speaking etc. can be excelled in by children across all genders.
Learning Respect
Learning about mutual respect is an essential part of a co-ed school. Children have extremely impressionable minds. They start to observe and form patterns of conduct at a very young age. What they learn in school, is but a glimpse of their social conduct in the years to come. They will only learn to treat each other with respect if they are exposed to an environment of mutual respect and understanding.
In a ‘monkey see monkey do’ scenario, a child is more likely to pick up appropriate behavior patterns via real interactions with the opposite gender rather than just being told how to do it. Co-ed schools provide plenty of opportunities to students where they learn, absorb and apply their learnings without even realising it. This helps shape their personality in a positive manner and builds diligent and respectful young adults.
Being Future-ready
Children are better equipped to accept and be accepted by society once they graduate from a co-ed school. It is vital for a person to know how to effectively speak and communicate with anyone around them regardless of their gender. Children walk out as young adults ready to face the world. They are not afraid to speak to anyone who comes their way. They use the confidence they’ve built up throughout their schooling and apply it effectively for the rest of their lives.
Overcoming Mental Blocks
As mentioned above, co-ed schools like Kāsiga, let children overcome their mental blocks such as nervousness, shyness, and awkwardness when it comes to interacting with another gender. It creates an environment where the child has to overcome such mental barriers in order to function through day-to-day life.
Co-education Vs Exclusive schools:
The debate between choosing a co-ed school over an exclusive school is never ending. Many claim that exclusive schools are more advantageous while others swear by co-education. Here at Kāsiga, we proudly watch our children blossom in an environment such as ours. We love watching them step out of their comfort zone and absorb every advantage of a co-ed system.
When deciding on a boarding school for your child, we suggest that you go through all aspects of both the models of education and take an informed decision that is most beneficial for the holistic development of your child.