The development of coeducation in Poland against European backdrop (19th-21st century)

Abstract

The goal of the paper is to shed light on the problem of coeducation on a Poland in the European backdrop in 19th-21st century. An excellent source for the analysis of this topic is, in particular, the 19th- and 20th- century pedagogical and female press, documents of educational authorities, school reports. Results and conclusion: During the late 19th and early 20th century, coeducation was − in all of Europe − a source of controversy, resulting in a public discussion. The first coeducational secondary schools in the Polish territories were established over the course of the First World War. Coeducation was widely adopted after the Second World War, but the question of whether coeducation brings more benefits or drawbacks remains open for debate.

The Misconception of Teachers’ and Students’ Knowledge Regarding Puberty in Higher Elementary Education

“…Some people believe that coeducation will lead to premature puberty and in turn leads to erotic acceptance / pleasure or even loss of attraction. Groups that support coeducation state that the experience of playing and learning in schools reflects real life in the family and community which will lead to the normalization of relationships between men and women, thus increasing the normalcy of friendship, not excessive eroticism [18]. The aplication of coeducation reinforce student's character in term of strengthening their belief regardless of their self-concept on puberty.…”