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Definition of Co-education

Co-education means the education

of boys and girls in same institute.

Historical BackgroundIt was first introduced in Switzerland, but now it has

become popular almost in all Europe and America.

Most of the countries in the world have adopted this

form of education.

Pakistan have adopted this system, but it remained

a controversial issue.

Greek Philosopher “PLATO” said,

that Co-education creates a feeling of comradeship. I

advocate teaching of both genders in the same

institution without showing any discrimination in

imparting education.

Hypothesis for Co-Education

If institute provides positive/proper environment for female students then number of female students are more likely to be join coeducation system.

If institute provides negative environment(like hooting & harassment) for female students then number of female students are less likely to be join coeducation system.

Need and Importance of Co-Education

When it is professional course

When students are mature

When students are observed under close supervision and guided to develop healthy relations.

Better understanding of gender issues

When there is proper academic environment.

Greater participation of both boys and girls in the development of good culture

More confidence in interpersonal discussions.

Co-Education System In PakistanIn Pakistan many govt. and private both institute

colleges and universities have adopted the co-education system. Some institute names are:

Beacon House School System

Roots School System

Some Colleges are

Kips College

Superior College

Major Universities Of Pakistan Where Co-Education System

Supporting Factor Of Co-Education

There are two supporting factor of co-education system

Economical Factor

Sociological Factor

Economical Factor

Available infrastructure could be sufficient, No need to open separate universities on basis of gender

Good for under developed countries

Sociological Factor

Co-education provides a more realistic way of training young people to take their places naturally in the wider community of men and women

Co-education allow young people to express their views openly

Co-education eliminates gender based discrimination

Boys and girls gain social maturity through valuable interactive play and shared learning in co-education

Advantages and Disadvantages of Co-Education

Advantages of Co-Education

In co-education both the female and male perspectives will be explored in class discussions and this is a very important learning experience

Spirit of co-operation and healthy competition thrives in the co-educational system.

Both genders get equal opportunities

of learning.

Advantages of Co-education

Confidence:Students attending a co-ed school in Canada (both

independent and

public) feel more confident expressing their views in the

presence of

opposite-sex peers.

Respect:Co-ed school students are more likely than students of

single-sex schools

to agree that their peers respect members of the opposite

sex.

Advantage of Co-Education

“Best of both worlds” Opportunities:Students at co-ed schools agree that there are

opportunities to participate in activities with opposite-

sex peers and 62% agree they have the chance to

participate in activities without opposite-sex peers.

Conversely, only

32% of students at single-sex independent schools

report occasions to participate in activities with

members of the opposite sex.

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Advantages of Co-Education

Strong participation of girls:Girls at single-sex schools are no more likely than those at co-

ed schools to participate in class discussions.

89% of girls in independent co-ed schools ask questions or

contribute to class discussions compared with 87% of their

counterparts attending single-sex schools.

Girls in co-ed and single-sex schools report that they voice

an opinion regardless of peer approval in both environments

almost equally (66% co-ed, 67% single-sex).

Disadvantages of Co-Education

Temperamentally different

Different duties

Good father or Good husband

Good mother or Good wife

Uniform education

Disadvantage of Co-Education

Immoral relations

Victim of emotions

Against traditions

Teachers attitude

Disadvantages of Co-Education

Some parents are:

Reluctant

Extravagance

79% people don’t like in Pakistan

Co-Education According to Islam

What Quran says about men and women

Surah al Ahzab (verse 32)

Surah al Ahzab (verse 53)

Surah al Ahzab (verse 59)

Surah al Hujrat (verse 10)

According to Hadith

Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) said “The best row for a man is the first row and the worst row for him is a last row. The best row for a women is last row and the worst row for a women is the first row.”

Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) said “None of man should enter in the presence of women after this day unless she is accompanied by one or two other man”.

According to Hadith

Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) said “Never enter in the company of women then,

A person asked Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) what about her male in law The Prophet(PBUH) replied “The male in law is the most dangerous”.

Why Co-Education Is Criticized?

Conservative people criticize the system of co-education.

According to them, this system is against our traditions.

They fear that co-education will develop immoral relationships between boys & girls.

They believe that this system will be spoil both the boys & girls.

But these arguments do not hold much water.

Co-Education and limitations of Islam

Islam is not against the coeducation if Islamic values be kept in mind

Girls are covers themselves (hijab)

Interaction with others while remaining limits.

Do not abuse the freedom of their parents.

Survey On Co-Education

Survey Held by BZU (Lahore Campus)

Q1. will it promote healthy completion among boys and girls?

Q.2Does co-education helps in developing confidence in their professional life?

Q.3Do you think co education is a appropriate education system?

Q.4 Do you think co-education badly affect on youth?

Q.5 Are you satisfied with co-education?

Survey Questions

Q1. will it promote healthy completion among boys and girls

Survey Questionaire

53%

39%

4%

to great extent

to some extent

not at all

Q.2Does co-education helps in developing confidence in their professional life

Survey Questionaire

76%

14%

10%

To great Extent

To some Extent

Not At all

Q.3Do you think co education is a appropriate education system?

Survey Questionaire

35%

52%

13%

To great Extent

To some Extent

Not at all

Q.4 Do you think co-education badly affect on youth?

Survey Questionaire

22%

51%

27%

To Great Extent

To some Extent

Not at all

Q.5 Are you satisfied with co-education

Survey Questionaire

39%

45%

16%

To Great Extent

To someExtent

Not At all

Conclusion

Economical point of view

Confidence and understanding

Islamic point of view

Victim of Emotions

Hijjab is also a solution

It is necessary to make a proper use of co-education in our institutions