Fusion Academy & Learning Centers is an alternate private school that offers one-to-one teaching to middle and high school in 17 areas in California and the east Coast. The founder, Michelle Rose Gilman, was interviewed by Lon Woodbury, from Parent Choices for Struggling Adolescents hosted on L.A. Talk Radio. She shared 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 Quest For Revolutionizing Education Into What A School CAN Be
Michelle began the interview by talking about what was involved in revolutionizing education into just what a school can be by explaining her school's alternative technique to today's mainstream education, which she believed was far too focused on an impersonal strategy for excellence in scholastics.
Although traditional education talks about the idea of no child left behind, it fails to understand the needs of each child. Consequently, at Fusion, things are done in a different way:
The first thing that is different is that registration is year round, with every student setting their very own schedule. Furthermore, students can still choose the conventional academic year beginning in September and ending in June. Additionally, students can choose just what time they would like to start the day. Students who have special activities or interests can begin in the afternoon if they want to do other things in the morning.
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 Quest For Revolutionizing Education Into What A School CAN Be
Michelle began the interview by talking about what was involved in revolutionizing education into just what a school can be by explaining her school's alternative technique to today's mainstream education, which she believed was far too focused on an impersonal strategy for excellence in scholastics.
Although traditional education talks about the idea of no child left behind, it fails to understand the needs of each child. Consequently, at Fusion, things are done in a different way:
The first thing that is different is that registration is year round, with every student setting their very own schedule. Furthermore, students can still choose the conventional academic year beginning in September and ending in June. Additionally, students can choose just what time they would like to start the day. Students who have special activities or interests can begin in the afternoon if they want to do other things in the morning.
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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