unschool
- noun
- /ˌʌnˈskuːl/
- Jargon
- If I allow Koala to unschool, I worry that he will do nothing for months.
Examples
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She decided to unschool her children, letting them explore nature and practical skills instead of following a traditional curriculum.
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Nah, make that UnSchool and Festival.
Blog text (19) -
Many families believe that an unschool can provide a more personalized education tailored to their child's interests.
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The concept of unschool promotes freedom in learning, allowing children to pursue topics they are passionate about.
Synonyms
Learning by yourself without a teacher or school
A way of learning where children learn from life and their own interests instead of school lessons
Study where you do practical tasks with real tools or equipment
A class or program that takes place outside school
Learning that comes from real-life experiences instead of formal education
Learning practical skills and wisdom from life and real problems rather than from school
Antonyms
How Formal
- US
- Jargon
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Unschool is made by adding un- ('not') to school. It names a way of learning that is 'not' formal schooling, where learners follow their interests and learn from real-life experience.