Go to p. 32 of RI.
1. For each of the four topics listed in part A, explain how the opinions of Ferguson the commentator and Kaminer the essayist differ.
2. Which opinions do you agree or disagree with? What experiences have led you to these opinions. Explain.
Holly, are you going to post the listening audio for p. 24-25?
ReplyDeleteWe listened to it about 5 times last week, (so the answer is no).
DeleteThe set of materials discussed about single-sex schools for girls and the other one is against. Ferguson put in doubt the study of AAUW saying that it had made wrong approach on its research, consequently, the organization is missing the point. She adds that girls present significant differences between boys in the process of learning styles, value system and culture message which it should have taken in consideration. In addition, she says that girls often lose the self-confidence in adolescence. For those reasons, she believes that girls would perform better in single-sex education.
ReplyDeleteOn the other hand, Kaminer says that there is no consensus among psychologists about those differences between the sexes, and also there is no evidence between single-sex education and achievement. She arguments that the questions which the resources have been done are not consistent and can not evaluate well. Kaminer thinks that the idea of separation sexes in the school seem hasten the questions about gender roles, as a result, she is against the single-sex education.
Particularly, I am in favor of co-education, because I truly believe that the difference can be an effort for better performance. I remember in my time of adolescence that I had learned a lot with the differences between boys and girls, specially in terms of their way to act objectively which helped me a lot in my University and later in my work experience.
Katherine Ferguson said that girls' performance in single-sex schools is better than a co-ed school. Because in a co-ed school girls were short changed and during adolescence girls become more fragile and sensitive. In co-ed school they would loose self- esteem because of the male classmates.Ferguson also mentioned that girls distinguish from boys in their learning style, their value systems, and the cultural message they persuade.On the other hand, Wendy Kaminer said that single-sex education it was a cultural mandate before female movements. And co-ed schools are decisive for the self-esteem of girls. Because co-ed schools build girls confidence and capacity that they can achieve the same as male classmates.She expressed to adolescence such as Renaissance.
ReplyDeletePersonally I believed that co-ed schools are much better than single sex schools. I studied in self sex school and I did not know how was to work with the opposite sex until college.I think that is very important because in the labor market you never know if sometime your partner will be a man.
Ferguson has a strong support to single -sex school, especially for girls. She gives more examples of girls' benefits such as raising girls' sefl-esteem, girl possitive in learning. In contrast, Wendy Kaminer is on the co-ed school side. She assumes single-sex school which is an unequal issue makes the self-esteem of girl decline . Girls have less experiences in interacting with the opposite sex and lose enthusiatic studying with the same sex.
ReplyDeleteI prefer to the co-ed school because boys and girls can learn and experience together. They not only share their thoughts but also be ready for entering to university where combine both male and female into a class. Moreover, after graduating, they will work with opposite sex partners. It's easy for them to cooperate and work together.
Ferguson is in favor of single-sex school,but Kiminer is in favor of the co-ed school.
ReplyDeleteIn my opinion,I am in favor of co-ed school because I think it will be much more fun in the class with both girls and boys.And we will be pleased to go to school and try to do our best in the study to show in front of one that we maybe like:)
According to Ferguson single sex education for girls is better because it permits girls develop their abilities in different subjects and feel confident to take academic challenges. However, Karminer argue that studies to favor single sex education are no clear and can not demonstrate that single sex education is better for girls, so Karminer is agree with Coeducation.
ReplyDeleteIn my opinion I am agree with Coeducation because boys and girls can learn in different ways and how to interact cooperatively in the workplace.
Kaminer's point of view is that there is not clarity in the researches about single sex education and it can't be determined if is really better or not. On the other hand, Ferguson agrees with single sex education because it gives them the optimal enviroment to fully develop their abilities and and boost their performance. I agree with coeducation because is an opportunity to improve and learn from the oposite sex.
ReplyDeleteFerguson supports the single sex education and Kaminer is in the favor of coed education.Ferguson says that single school is better because girls and boys have a different learning style and cultural message.she adds that coed school tend to make uncomfortable girls because they can lose their confidence and self esteem in presence of boys due to the sensitive age of adolescence.In contrary , single sex school will help girls to maintain their self esteem which they need throught high school and college .A separation is the better way to respond to their respectives needs.
ReplyDeleteKaminer ,who supports coed school ,says that is essential to the girls self esteem to be in a same class with boys because with that interaction girls can build their confidence and develop their capacity to lead.Moreover,she says that there is no evidence which show that girls perform better in single sex school.In addition,there is no psychological studies which show that there is a real difference between the sexe then ,there is no need to separate education.
I am for coed.It is obvious that boys and girls think differently and in a different way.Then learning and studying with the opposite sex is useful because it exposed girls and boys to a large variety of views and opinions concerning different things. Each other can target their weakness so they can learn and improve themselves from the opposite sex
In addition, It is an enriching experience to interact with the opposite gender and it's a good way to prepare themselves to work in the mixity in the college later in the workplace.
Claiming that single sex education is better than coeducation, Ferguson who researched arguments through several evidences to support this statement, came up with the conclusion that girls should be taught without any males<>. Nevertheless single sex education possesses some observable advantages ; however, wondering what about coeducation would be obvious. Skeptic as they are, some researchers, including Karminer, are opposed to this perception of single sex education. Therefore, objecting that view via counterargument is their strategy.They stipulated that girls' psychology is affected and thus lead to variant problems. Anyways, I believe that girls and boys should be taught in the same ways, environment, climate... etc since they an equilibrium materials to captive both males and females attention. I 'm trying to get into the point where teacher will likely find many approaches to teach both. For example, boys are more interested in sport than girls, thus,while teaching them, teachers probably come up with a variety of teaching methods pertaining to sports for boys and others for girls. Further than that, exposing both to different perspectives may build up their mental development as well.
ReplyDelete1. HOW THE OPINIONS OF FERGUSON AND KAMINER DIFFER
ReplyDelete1.1 Girls' performance in Single-sex Schools: Ferguson thinks that girls perform better in single-sex schools. Whereas Kaminer thinks that there's not support enough to proof that single-sex schools are better for girls.
1.2 Reference to Studies that have Looked at Gender Issues and Education:
- FERGUSON: AAUW's works; Carol Gilligan (Harvard Researcher); National Coalition of Girls Schools
- KAMINER: Deceptive Distinctions (Sex, Gender and Social Order); Elizabeth Tidball's studies.
1.3 Socioeconomic Status of Girls Attending all-girls Schools: Ferguson believe that girls attending all-girls schools comes not only from rich families but also from average families who wonder about about their children' education quality.
1.4 Girls Who Study Math and Science: According to Ferguson's comment are more girls attending Math and Science in high-schools and colleges. According to Kaminer's comment coed schools discourage girls' achievements, especially in math and science.
2. I have been studying in coed schools my entire life and I support that it's the best option to teach boys and girls because it create a perfect environment to share ideas and interact with the opposite sex which can lead to a better relationship between girls and boys and avoid a lot of social issues.
1) Ferguson is in favor of single sex education for girls. In the commentary, she used reference from Harvard researcher Carol Gilligan, the National Coalition of Girls School and her own experience at a single-sex school in Washington, D.C to support her point. She believed that girls could perform better in an all-girls class than in co-ed one. Girls could raise their confidence, follow science subjects that they like, as well as making mistake and learning from them without feeling ashamed. Ferguson also mentioned that not all the girls in single sex school came from rich family. Parents were willing to invest in the appropriate education for their children.
ReplyDeleteOn the other hand, Wendy Kaminer was against the idea of single sex schools. She pointed out the insufficiency of M. Elizabeth Tidball's studies and the AAUW's study to state that girls could perform well in these reports but it wasn't because of attending single sex school. The studies didn't count in other factors like whether the girls came from elite colleges, or the intrinsic characteristics of girls for being more ambitious and having higher standards of performance than boys.
2) There is no single-sex school in my country. However, from my experience, I prefer co-ed schools. Because I could make many friends from both genders and learn a lot from them. This gave me various viewpoints to understand and find out many interesting things. Besides, having a female friend is good since she will be patient and sympathy enough to listen to your feelings, sorrows as well as happiness. However, if you also have a male friend, it will be better. They tend to be humorous and open-minded, you can have lots of fun when you are with them. Co-ed schools will give you more opportunities to extend your relationships.
For Ferguson the girl’s performance in single-sex schools is better because they have higher score tests than the national average; however Kaminer believe that studies do not conclude anything concrete. Ferguson believes the studies need more time and national support in public schools because the first report of the AAUW was changed when they can not justify that single-sex education is better for girls. At the beginning just rich families can send girls to single-sex school but now many middle class families are doing the same. Kaminer explained that Tindwall’s research, which is always named in the defense of single-sex education, “confused correlation with causation”, so there is not relation between single-sex education and accomplishment, and her study just considered girls on elite schools. Absolutely, there is not consensus between psychologists.
ReplyDeleteWhen we started to discuss about this topic, I had a clear position about it. However after hear all the debates and the researches, I can’t take a side. This is a really controversial topic and I believe that is necessary more research which includes socioeconomic aspect, behavior and separation versus co-ed school. Without a serious, unbiased, and global study is really difficult to decide what the better option is academically and emotionally.
"Absolutely, there is not consensus between psychologists."
DeleteAbsolutely, you are right.
This is a very good summary of the different opinions. Moreover, your writing is clear and articulate. Nice work.
1. How the opinions of Ferguson and Kaminer differ
ReplyDelete1.1 Ferguson’s opinion is that girls do better in Single-sex schools, while Kaminer’s opinion is that there is no proof that single-sex are make girls do better.
1.2 Ferguson’s sources National Coalition of Girls Schools, AAUW's works and Carol Gilligan (Harvard Researcher);
Kaminer’s sources Elizabeth Tidball's studies
1.3 Ferguson says that Girls attending single-sex schools come from rich and average families that want a better education. On the contrary, Kaminer doesn’t refer to this topic.
1.4 According to Ferguson, there are more girls attending Math and science classes in Colleges and High schools. On the other hand Kaminer’s opinions are totally different she thinks that girls are being discouraged especially in those two.
2. I agree with Kaminer’s opinion, Coed is better than Single-six; however, I can understand that there are some interesting evidence to support single-sex. In my opinion, coed is better because it help students to learn in a good environment where they can learn not only from their self but also from the other gender. Moreover, I have always been in coed schools I can truly say that it prepares students with an adequate sets of moral values and also allow students to interact constantly with the other gender that might think differently.
According to Fergusson, single sex schools provide better education to girls because it makes them bloom in scientific areas such as math. On the other hand, Kaminer thinks that single sex schools are a step backwards because it reminds the way people was educated a 100 years ago. Fergusson gives a lot of supporting details as Kaminer does, but in my opinion, single sex schools doesn't have enough supporting facts showing its benefits, that is why I am in favor with coed schools.
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