Autodidacticism

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This term usually means self-education, self-learning or self-teaching (see autodidacticism in WikiWand)
education without the guidance of masters (such as teachers and professors) or institutions (such as schools)
We see it as a self-conscious set of competences that enhance one's independence.
Learning would become a natural adjunct to the forming of friendships, alliances and teams.
Learning would become more self-affirming, creative and - whenever possible - useful to others.
- it means learning in a way that suits the learner.
- it is likely to mean maintaining a curiosity-driven and playful approach.
- learners may be required to maintain a record of their learning experiences and progress.
- they may also need to identify, map and navigate their progress using our SELF framework

to be aware of what they like and what they don't like
to be able to communicate their preferences to others
to care for their bodily needs in an independent and practical way (e.g. food growing & cooking)
to be able to invent, make and mend things (e.g. basic DIY)
to know who they are, and want to be, as individuals
to reconcile this with how their peers might see them
to acquire a basic working sense of their preferred cognitive styles
to transition from short-termist self-interest to a long-sighted altruism
to know how to find others with complementary skills (e.g. different cognitive styles with whom to work)
to become more socially engaged
to become more creative
to become more observant
to become better informed
to become more resourceful
Knowledge would emerge from the natural processes of doing considerate, creative things.