die Verschulung
Translation
schooling, formalisation of education, 'schoolification'
Examples
Die Verschulung der Kindheit wird oft kritisiert.
The 'schoolification' of childhood is often criticised.
Man spricht von einer Verschulung der Universität.
People speak of a 'schoolification' of the university.
Grammar Patterns
the 'schoolification' of ((sth.)) the 'schoolification' of sth. The 'schoolification' of early childhood education is a controversial topic.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Formalisierung (formalisation); Antonyms: informelles Lernen (informal learning)
Etymology
From the prefix 'ver-' (indicating a process) + 'Schule' (school) + the noun suffix '-ung'. It means the process of making something more school-like or formalised.
Memory Tips
Don't confuse it with 'Verschuldung' (indebtedness). The root word here is 'Schule' (school), not 'Schuld' (debt). It refers to making things more like a school.