Is self directed learning any better than school?

I somewhat agree with this idea that learning can be self-directed at a certain point, meaning that you can learn many things on your own but you need people to teach you the material needed for you to be able to learn on your own. It sometimes can be a good thing to learn things without being taught how but it's also important to know when to listen so you can learn from someone's experiences. As to what extent should education take its form, I think it's safe to say that anyone can learn anything no matter its form, as long as the one who is learning chooses to do so and wants to know more…