Schoolishness

In Schoolishness, Susan D. Blum explores the limitations of current educational practices, which she describes as "schoolishness," marked by uniformity, artificial boundaries, and constant evaluations that can lead to personal and educational alienation. Drawing on critical, progressive, and feminist pedagogies, she examines the contrast between artificial, standardized learning and more authentic, effective ways of learning outside traditional settings. While not a guide, the book offers a theory-based analysis of institutional education, advocating for less-schoolish approaches that better foster human potential.