unschoolinglike

Unschoolinglike is a term used to describe an educational approach that shares similarities with unschooling but does not strictly adhere to all its principles. While unschooling is characterized by a child-led learning process where education emerges organically from the child's interests and experiences, unschoolinglike might involve a more structured environment or a greater degree of parental guidance, even while prioritizing natural learning and exploration. Individuals or families identifying with unschoolinglike may feel that pure unschooling is not entirely feasible or desirable for their specific circumstances, opting instead for a hybrid model. This approach often retains the core unschooling value of following a child's passions and curiosity, but might incorporate elements like intentional field trips, curated resources, or occasional structured learning activities to supplement or gently direct the learning journey. The emphasis remains on intrinsic motivation and a less institutionalized form of education than traditional schooling. The distinction lies in the degree of deliberate planning and intervention involved, which is typically less in unschoolinglike than in traditional education but potentially more than in strict unschooling.