Coeducation in secondary schools in Barbados: The perceptions of heads, teachers and students

Abstract

This study investigated the climate of co-educational schooling in Barbados, focusing on the secondary stage. Its major objectives were to: 1) establish a good literature and local research base on co-education, 2) identify major perceived advantages and likely problems associated with co-education, and 3) articulate possible strategies for alleviating some short-term and long-term problems perceived to be associated with co-education