Which is a reason some people advocate deschooling?

• A. Most people learn best independently.
• B. Schools offer the best structured learning for everyone.
• C. Education should always be institution-based.
• D. Deschooling requires abandoning technology.

Answer: (A)

Deschooling centers on learning that happens outside the traditional school setting, emphasizing learner autonomy and self-directed exploration. The reason many advocate deschooling is the belief that most people learn best independently, driven by curiosity and personal interests rather than a fixed curriculum or timetable. When learners pursue what interests them in everyday life—through reading, projects, work, community resources, or peer collaboration—they often engage more deeply and develop skills in a way that feels meaningful to them. This perspective challenges the idea that formal schooling is the only or best path to structured learning for everyone, and it supports flexible, student-led approaches rather than rigid institutional control. It’s also not about abandoning technology; tools can support independent, informal learning networks rather than being tied to a school building.