autodidactism
Teaching yourself everything
Autodidactism is the practice of teaching oneself, learning outside formal educational institutions through self-directed study.
An autodidact acquires knowledge independently—through reading, experimentation, or observation rather than classroom instruction.
His autodidactism showed in the gaps and depths of his knowledge—brilliant on some subjects, uninformed on others.
Desire to learn
- inquisitivenessEager desire to learn
- driveOperate a vehicle
- determinationFirmness of purpose
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
discipline · initiative · self-reliance · resourcefulness · ambition · tenacity · willpower · passion
Mental comprehension of something
- comprehensionMental understanding of meaning
- insightDeep perceptive understanding
- wisdomGood judgment from experience
- eruditionExtensive scholarly knowledge
expertise · mastery · scholarship · enlightenment · learning · cognition · literacy · fluency
Learning independently, without guidance
- readingInterpreting written text
- researchSystematic fact-finding effort
- experimentationSystematic testing of ideas
- observationAttentive watching or remark
practice · note-taking · tutorials · MOOCs · podcasts · documentaries · libraries · mentorship
curiosity
Desire to learn
- inquisitivenessEager desire to learn
- driveOperate a vehicle
- determinationFirmness of purpose
perseverance · discipline · initiative · self-reliance · resourcefulness · ambition · tenacity · willpower · passion · dedication
understanding
Mental comprehension of something
- comprehensionMental understanding of meaning
- insightDeep perceptive understanding
- wisdomGood judgment from experience
erudition · expertise · mastery · scholarship · enlightenment · learning · cognition · literacy · fluency · proficiency
Ramanujan
self-study
Learning independently, without guidance
- readingInterpreting written text
- researchSystematic fact-finding effort
- experimentationSystematic testing of ideas
observation · practice · note-taking · tutorials · MOOCs · podcasts · documentaries · libraries · mentorship · trial-and-error
books
Bound written works
- internetInterconnected computer systems
- WikipediaFree collaborative online encyclopedia
- YouTubeVideo-sharing website
textbooks · encyclopedias · lectures · archives · forums · correspondence · manuals · databases · journals · audiobooks
autodidactismclassroom instruction
Teaching in school setting
formal education · traditional schooling · mentorship · tutoring · apprenticeship
autodidactismformal education
Systematic study in institutions
schooling · university education · traditional education · compulsory education
autodidactismuniversity education
Post-secondary academic training
degree program · compulsory education · vocational training · military academy