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Michelle Rose Gilman, Founder of Fusion Academy & Learning Centers, an alternative private one-to-one middle and high school in 17 locations in California and the east Coast explained to Lon Woodbury, from Parent Choices for Struggling Teens on L.A. Talk Radio, her vision of revolutionizing education into what a school can be.
Michelle Gilman
The President and founder of Fusion Academy, Michelle Rose Gilman, started her unique school in 1989 with only six pupils who needed a place to go after they had left their psychiatric hospitals. She holds a BS in Special Education from the University of South Florida and has credentials in Special Education.
The Story Behind Revolutionizing Education Into What A School CAN Be.
Michelle started the job interview by describing what it took to begin revolutionizing education into just what a school can be. She talked about her school's alternative method to today's mainstream education and learning, which tended to have an impersonal approach and a rigorous emphasis on scholastics.
Although traditional education and learning suggest that no child should be left behind, it fails to recognize the needs of each youngster. As a result, at Fusion, things are done in a very different way.
First, enrollment is year round, with every student setting their own schedule. Alternatively, students have the option to choose the conventional school year as starting in September and ending in June. Besides when students start, students can also choose what time they can start. For instance, students who are athletes, actors, or have other special needs or interests can begin the day at noon if they want to free their morning up for their other pursuits.
2. Mastery learning is all about offering one-to-one tutoring in a setting which looks more like the teacher's living room than a classroom. Educators use creative ways to engage students in the learning project and the courses do not proceed until a youngster masters earlier skills. This system works equally well for those have learning troubles or those who are unusually gifted.
3. Distinct ways are found to help pupils begin to develop trust in the learning environment. One such structure is the Arts and Music Programs which fosters imaginative expression. The fine art workshop offers a wide variety of art supplies and musicians have music laboratories and a state-of-the-art recording workshop. A special feature of the school is the Homework Cafe which permits pupils to finish all their research and homework assignments in school. Homework is not a source of frustration for moms and dads and a source of stress for kids who find that they have no time to play after school.
Michelle Gilman
The President and founder of Fusion Academy, Michelle Rose Gilman, started her unique school in 1989 with only six pupils who needed a place to go after they had left their psychiatric hospitals. She holds a BS in Special Education from the University of South Florida and has credentials in Special Education.
The Story Behind Revolutionizing Education Into What A School CAN Be.
Michelle started the job interview by describing what it took to begin revolutionizing education into just what a school can be. She talked about her school's alternative method to today's mainstream education and learning, which tended to have an impersonal approach and a rigorous emphasis on scholastics.
Although traditional education and learning suggest that no child should be left behind, it fails to recognize the needs of each youngster. As a result, at Fusion, things are done in a very different way.
First, enrollment is year round, with every student setting their own schedule. Alternatively, students have the option to choose the conventional school year as starting in September and ending in June. Besides when students start, students can also choose what time they can start. For instance, students who are athletes, actors, or have other special needs or interests can begin the day at noon if they want to free their morning up for their other pursuits.
2. Mastery learning is all about offering one-to-one tutoring in a setting which looks more like the teacher's living room than a classroom. Educators use creative ways to engage students in the learning project and the courses do not proceed until a youngster masters earlier skills. This system works equally well for those have learning troubles or those who are unusually gifted.
3. Distinct ways are found to help pupils begin to develop trust in the learning environment. One such structure is the Arts and Music Programs which fosters imaginative expression. The fine art workshop offers a wide variety of art supplies and musicians have music laboratories and a state-of-the-art recording workshop. A special feature of the school is the Homework Cafe which permits pupils to finish all their research and homework assignments in school. Homework is not a source of frustration for moms and dads and a source of stress for kids who find that they have no time to play after school.
About the Author:
Lon Woodbury, the founder of Struggling Teens, has recorded the entire interview on his weekly L.A. Talk Radio show for people to listen to at their convenience.
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