A new opinion piece challenges the assumption that self-directed learning eliminates the need for teachers, arguing that educators remain essential in guiding students through complex subjects and fostering critical thinking. The author contends that while students can pursue independent study, teachers provide structure, mentorship, and access to resources that self-learning alone cannot replicate. The piece highlights how technology and personalized learning tools should complement—not replace—traditional teaching roles. Critics of teacher redundancy often overlook the human element in education, the argument suggests.
No, Self-Directed Learning Doesn't Make Teachers Obsolete (Opinion) Education Week
