2005-06 Immersion UpdatesThis year’s Immersion programs included trips to Japan, France, and India; as well as more domestic offerings focusing on Sports Management, Swamp Study, Theatre, Creative Writing, Filmmaking, Computer Building, and Flying. Each course lasted for four consecutive weeks, from mid-February to mid-March, was led by MVS faculty, and offered an intense opportunity for experiential learning unlike anything students experience during the regular academic year. Students who pursued independent study Immersions will also present at
Tuesday’s open house. Career, passion, or individual learning opportunities
lie at the heart of the self-directed individualized learning project.
Students create their own program and follow topics of interest not already
available in the regular curriculum, or to extend work to which they may
have already been introduced. The possibilities are unlimited. Some of
this year’s independent study projects included a trip to Italy to
take language, cooking, and culture classes; the formation of a rock band
who recorded an album and performed shows; biological research; massage
therapy; and dance choreography. Creative Writing . |
