Exploring and
discovery awakens our inner self, creating a desire to learn more about the
world around us, setting in motion a vision. A vision is the source of all motivation.
The suggested programs are in the concept stage, for the
development of ideas.
There is no official support at this time. In the meantime, for people
whose skills are becoming obsolete, people who want to change their
lifestyles, or students in conflict with the
formal education system, this section can help them find their way.
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Teenagers are Learning Machines
Every teenager has a burning desire to learn and be an achiever, BUT, not everyone can learn in
competitive classroom environments. In a non-competitive learning environment, anyone can excel.
All teenagers, including those who are in conflict with classroom
environments, have a strong desire to learn and be an achiever. Many cannot achieve this goal
where their natural talents are in conflict with the system.
These students need to be exposed to compatible influences, if not, they will
be wooed by negative influences, such as street gangs, drugs and crime.
On the positive side, many high school dropouts discover their natural talent,
develop it and live productive lives. They, like college students, have a burning desire
to excel.
There is also a high percentage that simply gives up. The
Self-discovery Program
can offer opportunity that will inspire these teenagers, by using the same education
methods of dropouts who found success.
Just because a student gets "Fs" in every class does not mean they don't want to learn or excel,
THEY DO! EVERY TEENAGER DOES! They need to be in a non-competitive learning
environment with topics that relate to their interest and natural talent.
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Pride of Baltimore entering Charleston Harbor. |
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- Overview
- The self-discovery program would center around a
19th century seaport with associated maritime activities.
- The Mission - Building character through adventure.
- To develop a love to learn that lasts a lifetime. People who maintain a
love to learn are the ones who change the world.
- Exploring and discovery awakens our inner self, creating a desire to learn
more about the world around us, setting in motion a vision. A vision is the
source of all achievement.
- Space Camp - Inspiring Young Minds
- In Huntsville, Alabama, there is a Space Camp for the
purpose of inspiring young people to adopt a role model from the
space program and attach a dream to that role model.
- Theme High Schools
- Theme high schools increase the influence the education system has on
students, especially those that are in conflict with the system. This
eliminates career discrimination that now takes place,
vocational versus college. The goal is to help students discover their natural
talent and inspire a vision of the person they want to be.
- Elements of a Successful Community
Tall Ship Program.
- Successful tall ship programs bring a desired service and pride to the
community, which is the up side. The down site is, the tall ship business is
extremely sensitive to organization and location. It is more so with non-profit
organizations, because they do not have the flexibility that profit ships have.
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Additional Information at the
Motivation Tool Chest website
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