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How do boys and girls behave in a non-coed school compared with a coed school?

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There is obviously a difference in the way  boys and girls behave in non co-ed schools and coed schools in India . I will be exploring various aspects and situations  through this answer  In a single gender school the students don't need to adjust and accommodate needs of the other gender. Often they are met with stereotypes in co-ed schools which leads to a lack of confidence or even conditions them into some roles. They often fit into the "role" of being a girl/boy and find themselves trying to fit into the preexisting structure. In a single gendered school students  get to explore themselves more and truly discover their abilities without being hindered by social structures. They also find it easier to experiment and step out of comfort zones: Being in the presence of the other sex may lead to hesitation or can be uncomforting for teenagers. This leads to them not outwardly presenting their interests or skills due to fear of judgement. For example a lot of girls don

What are your thoughts on the few co-ed schools in India which don't allow boys and girls to interact with each other?

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I think these people need to take their heads out of wherever they have put them and look at the world around them. This is an obsolete and regressive practice, students should be able to express how they feel and interact with each other. Such a practice has serious ramifications; I have had so many friends in college who attended schools who restricted conversations between boys and girls, these friends had serious issues in talking to boys in the college. It took them a lot of time to grow out of this. This could have seriously harmed them in their occupation.  Such schools also ingrain misconceptions about the other gender in students which are carried forward. Co-ed schools in India have developed after looking at the problems that single-gendered schools were leading. In co-ed schools both boys and girls share classes and take part in school activities side by side. They may even discover they're more alike than they thought.  It's proven that a co-ed education offers ma

What are the top skills required to sustain in today’s industry?

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  Communication As per survey done by students of top schools in India , communication skills are among the top skills required to sustain in today’s industry.  This concept is not new of course; in recent times companies and society are focusing more and more on getting their employees better and updated with the change and development so that they can perform much better. Thus, organizations are encouraging their people to learn more especially communication skills which will help them in the long run. It has always been a crucial skill for succeeding in an industry. This is something that many people have no issue with and it's not something that you can decrease in importance if you're a top performer. It's one of the most important skills, if not the most important skill when it comes to any industry. For example, communication is needed for a business owner to run their company smoothly and efficiently. They need to be able to communicate with their employees to make

Art Therapy In Schools

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Art Therapy is a new way to deal with stress and anxiety issues. The art teacher at my school got funding to get art materials and started a program in my school. We were very lucky that we had an art class, but some schools in India don't have the funding so they don't have an art class or any way of getting these materials. Art teachers should be able to use art therapy because it is a good way to help people express their feelings, reactions, etc. Art therapy is a form of psychotherapy that uses the creative process of art-making to improve one's mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Although it is based in art, this is not merely an art class; it is a therapeutic intervention. It was developed by psychotherapist Alyce Corlett in the 1960s when she realized that her patients were more willing to openly share their feelings when they were creating rather than talking. Art therapy has been used to treat a wide variety of disorders, including but not limited to: Anxie

Sex Education: Meaning And Importance

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  Sex education is important to be able to live a healthy life. If everyone is educated about sex, the number of unplanned pregnancies and the spread of Sexually Transmitted Infections can be reduced. The role of the sex educator is to give young people information on topics they need to know to deal with their sexuality. There are many aspects of sex that can be discussed within the realm of sex education. Some of these include abstinence, birth control, STIs, sexual orientation, and gender identity. When children are young, they need to have a safe space where they can ask questions about sex without being judged. As youth age, they should continue having open discussions about sexual health. These discussions can come from health teachers, parents, or even peers. Young adults should be given enough information so that they can make responsible decisions regarding their sex lives. Youth and sex In many countries, sex education isn't mandatory and in others, it's taught in an

Equality In Education

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  "Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." — Nelson Mandela The issue of global education is often spoken about, but not always well understood. Many other countries do not have adequate resources for their educational systems, nor do they have the resources to provide for the well-being of their children. In today's day and age, almost every country has recognized the importance of providing good quality education for all children as a means of improving their economic status and also improving relationships between different regions of their country and also with other nations in general. But despite this widespread agreement that educational equality is important, there are still many children who do not have access to high-quality educational facilities. The lack of proper facilities could be due to the lack of funding available for schools in India or it could be due to poor materials being used to construct facilities or even a

Importance Of Social Emotional Learning

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  Defining Emotional Intelligence Emotional intelligence (EQ) refers to the ability to identify emotions in one's self as well as others; to access or generate feelings when needed; to understand the use of feelings for self-regulation; to appreciate the role of feelings in interpersonal relationships, and to manage emotions in ways that improve personal interactions. Social-Emotional Learning – The Importance Social-emotional learning (SEL) is the ability to recognize, understand and manage emotions, develop meaningful relationships and make responsible decisions. SEL is a set of skills that helps students better cope with stressors (such as bullying), build positive relationships, develop healthy self-esteem, manage anger and create pro-social behavior. Social-emotional learning helps students learn in the classroom and beyond. Research shows that students who have higher social-emotional skill levels tend to do better in school; graduate at higher rates; have more positive peer