S ensitivity to approach and presentation is the formula for the success of a program for gifted children at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. Activity content must be substantial, and if thoughtfully introduced, it can render an unexpected challenge to a child's self-perception.Honesty is the most important approach combined vMth activities that deliver a measurable impact. The gifted child does not need to hear that he or she is brilliant, exceptional, the next Nuryev, DaVinci, Kasparov, Goedel, Teller, or Morzart. His or her dreams s h o u l d p e r h a p s a s p i r e t o w a r d e x c e p t i o n a l e x c e l l e n c e b u t responsibility as a compassionate, conscientious contributor to fellow humankind should be stressed as the primary foundation of self-worth. The essence of the gifted child's activities should have meaning and create measurable results. Every project should contain goals and objectives, whk:h are set by both teacher and child, that are met and recorded. "Coast Trek: A Summer Experierx:e for the Gifted" at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington strives to provide a week-fong implementation of high-intensity learning and physical challenge in addition to a realistic presentation of self-discovery. The major program is marine-science oriented with minor emphasis on the arts and recreation. ChiWren are absorbed in field work at the ocean, inlets, inland waterway, marshes, river and dunes. Each student learns to collect specimens, set up an aquarium in a university lab and keep a scientifk: journal. Animal and plant study is both individualistic and collective in that each student's aquarium contains unique marine life. Learning takes place as the instructor encourages each student to learn from the others.CorKepts pertaining to ecology, m e t e o r o l o g y , c o a s t a l b i o l o g y , ocearK>graphy, islarxi formation and coastal processes are dealt with as everyday given foctors. Students are taught to be responsible for safety and survival skills on water and land. They are also given the responsibility of being aware of and responsive to each other. B e t w e e n t h e e x t r e m e s of the controlled, man-made laboratory and the unpredictability of nature's ways, the self-righteous egotists and the selfconscious nerds can reach a balance within themselves and among the group. Ideally, they should leave their Coast Trek experience with an expanded knowledge of the marine sciences and a heightened awareness and empathy for their feltow students.Coast Trek and AdvaiKed Coast Trek are offered June through August in 1-week sessrons for ages 11 to 14.
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