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Campbell, Patricia B.; Storo, Jennifer N. – 1996
This pamphlet addresses the research related to underachievement of women in science and mathematics and the implications of such underachievement for the nation. Fewer women are graduating in science and engineering and girls continue to score lower than boys on science achievement tests. The brochure stresses that an equitable education makes a…
Descriptors: Coeducation, Educational Quality, Elementary Secondary Education, Equal Education
Campbell, Patricia B.; Storo, Jennifer N. – 1996
This pamphlet examines the misconception that one's gender is a significant predictor of abilities and interests. Knowing whether an individual is female or male tells a great deal biologically but very little otherwise. Gender is not a good predictor of academic skills, interests or emotional characteristics. Sections of the pamphlet include: (1)…
Descriptors: Coeducation, Educational Quality, Equal Education, Mathematics Instruction
Frankel, Stuart; And Others – 1982
The purpose of this guide is to assist junior high physical education teachers to plan coeducational physical education classes in grades seven through nine as mandated by Title IX. A brief outline is presented of the physiological and psychological characteristics of junior high school students and how consideration of these factors may be used…
Descriptors: Ability Grouping, Athletics, Coeducation, Developmental Stages
Dow, Ruth McNabb – Illinois Teacher of Home Economics, 1977
Notes for teachers on how to help students in recognizing life style options, sex stereotypes, career opportunities, socialization tendencies, legal rights, and flexibility in roles. (JT)
Descriptors: Coeducation, Equal Education, Equal Opportunities (Jobs), Home Economics Education
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Rury, John L. – Peabody Journal of Education, 1987
Historically, conceptions of gender in education revolved around a distinctive set of assumptions about male and female sexuality. This article focuses on the principal arguments, related to education, associated with sexuality and sex equity during three critical periods in American history: antebellum, latter nineteenth century, early twentieth…
Descriptors: Coeducation, Educational History, Elementary Secondary Education, Equal Education
Campbell, Patricia B.; Storo, Jennifer N. – 1996
This pamphlet offers tips and strategies from teachers who are successful in encouraging both girls and boys to participate in the classroom. Although successful teachers are all different, each classroom has the following things in common: (1) the classroom environment is respectful of students and teachers; (2) all students participate in class;…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques, Coeducation, Educational Quality
Lasser, Carol, Ed. – 1987
Twelve essays by contemporary scholars explore, from a historical perspective, the meaning of collegiate coeducation in the United States, including its value, utility, significance, and successes and failures in supplying equal education for both sexes. An introductory first section contains the essay "Coeducation in a Gender-Stratified…
Descriptors: Civil Rights, Coeducation, Educational History, Equal Education
Coley, Robert E.; Desmond, Cheryl T. – 1999
This historic overview of Millersville State Normal School in Pennsylvania looks at the separate but equal treatment of male and female students and faculty during the late 19th and early 20th century. Although early school administrators were progressive in acceptance of both male and female students and careful to treat men and women equal in…
Descriptors: Coeducation, Educational History, Equal Education, Females
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Bakker, Nelleke; van Essen, Mineke – History of Education Quarterly, 1999
Explores the predominance of coeducation of secondary schools in The Netherlands, focusing on the years between 1871, when the first girl was admitted to a boys' school, and 1929. Considers topics such as the conditions of entry of the first generation of girls and the results of inquiries into school practices. (CMK)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Coeducation, Educational History, Educational Improvement
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Blessing, Benita – History of Education Quarterly, 2005
In this article the author discusses that, at the end of World War II, German educational administrators in the Soviet occupied zone of their nation decided to implement coeducation; that is, the schooling of girls and boys in the same classroom. This policy represents a radical break with German educational traditions, as well as with the western…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Social Action, Educational Change, Coeducation
Kelly, Diana K. – 1987
The early women college students were pioneers. They had a difficult time obtaining an opportunity for a college education, because college was not thought to be necessary for the women of the 19th century. By overcoming many obstacles, these early college graduates were able to reap the rewards of an intellectually stimulating career. This study…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Coeducation, Educational Background, Educational History
Kauermann-Walter, Jacqueline; And Others – Western European Education, 1990
Describes results from 1985 interviews, asking college women how the type of school, coeducational or women's, influenced their choice of study or occupation in the hard sciences or engineering. Argues coeducational schools reinforce discrimination against and disadvantage females. Commends feminists' demands for greater sensitivity in detecting…
Descriptors: Coeducation, Educational Research, Elementary Secondary Education, Equal Education
Campbell, Patricia B.; Storo, Jennifer N. – 1996
The National Science Foundation found that fewer female and male students are going with math- and science-related college majors, including engineering. This pamphlet offers tips and strategies for counselors and school administrators to assess how females participate in math and science courses in their schools. Sections of the pamphlet include:…
Descriptors: Administration, Administrator Role, Coeducation, Counselor Attitudes
Oregon State Dept. of Education, Salem. – 1990
This paper addresses the concerns of physical educators who must implement coeducational programs in secondary school physical education. Title IX regulations which relate directly to physical education are presented as well as the Oregon Administrative Rules. The paper covers eight concepts of federal and state regulations that have direct impact…
Descriptors: Ability Grouping, Coeducation, Equal Education, Federal Legislation
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Finn, Jeremy D.; And Others – Comparative Education Review, 1980
This paper examines the role of the schooling process in creating or exacerbating sex differences in educational attainment. Three dimensions are examined: teacher and textbook modeling of sex-appropriate behavior; students' exposure to specific curricular contents; and the academic support provided to students. Available documentation, mainly…
Descriptors: Coeducation, Comparative Education, Educational Attainment, Educational Environment
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