CO_EDUCATION..

Submitted by

HAMAD RAZA

Co-education means the education

of boys and girls in same institute.

The ancient Greek philosopher, Plato, said that

Co-education creates a feeling of comradeship.

He advocated teaching of both genders in the

same institution without showing any

discrimination in imparting education.

Where was co-education introduced?

It was first introduced in

Switzerland, but now it has become

popular almost in all Europe and

America.

The supporters of this system favor the system

mainly on two factors,

Economical Factor

Sociological Factor

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

Good for under developed countries

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

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.

Law of nature

Society

Overcrowded colleges

Islam

Parents

Prefer

Temperamentally different

Different duties

Good father

or Good husband

Good mother

or Good wife

Uniform education

Immoral relations

Victim of emotions

Overcrowded

Few numbers

Not economical

Holy Quran

Hadith

Some subjects

Moral degradation

Reluctant

79% people

Extravagance

Teacher’s attitude

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.

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.

During the Hajj.

Strong argument is our religious restriction.60%

Immaturity of students create some ethical

problem. 80%

Our cultural boundaries lid us to do.70%

Lack of trained & experienced staff which can not

cope up with the situation.65%

79% parents do not like co-education.

16% prefer to send their girls to co-

educational institutions.

5% gave no response.

Source Survey conducted by Gillani Research Foundation

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