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unschool

unschool

1 8.5
A way of learning where people follow their own interests without a set curriculum
  • noun
  • /ˌʌnˈskuːl/
  • Jargon
translation icon : desescolarización
  • If I allow Koala to unschool, I worry that he will do nothing for months.

Examples

  • She decided to unschool her children, letting them explore nature and practical skills instead of following a traditional curriculum.

  • Nah, make that UnSchool and Festival.

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  • Many families believe that an unschool can provide a more personalized education tailored to their child's interests.

  • The concept of unschool promotes freedom in learning, allowing children to pursue topics they are passionate about.

Synonyms

self-education
vsunschool
3 4.1

Learning by yourself without a teacher or school

adds emphasis on learning from lived experience rather than only self study
unschooling
vsunschool
1 7.7

A way of learning where children learn from life and their own interests instead of school lessons

focuses on learner choice and experience rather than formal education or set curricula
hands-on learning
vsunschool
1 3.4

Study where you do practical tasks with real tools or equipment

centers on learner choice and experience beyond just practical activity
nonschool
vsunschool
1 4.8

A class or program that takes place outside school

focuses specifically on learner choice and experience, not just being outside formal education
university of life
vsunschool
  • Informal
1 8.2

Learning that comes from real-life experiences instead of formal education

emphasizes learner-directed experience-based learning instead of structured curricula
university of the streets
vsunschool
  • Informal
7.7

Learning practical skills and wisdom from life and real problems rather than from school

covers broader self-directed life learning, not only practical challenge based skills

Antonyms

64 1.3

Learning a person gets at school

How Formal

private school
120 1.9
public school
  • US
305 1.0
unschool
  • Jargon
1 8.5
nonschool
1 4.8

Surface Forms

unschool singular
unschools plural

Morphology

unschool = school (transparent) = un + school

Meaning is directly derived from the negative prefix 'un-' plus 'school', indicating education outside or not following formal schooling.

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.