Introduction
In the second model, CBC works with private schools or local organizations to integrate REACH with a learn to sail program. In this model all teaching is done at the sailing center by sailing instructors. Students typically participate in Part 1 of a module, complete the on the water portion of the module, and conclude with a land based review of concepts to close the lesson. All of CBC instruction utilizes inquiry-based learning with a primary focus of engaging youth with hands-on activities and keeping learning fun by getting on the water as much as possible.
Case 2: New England Science and Sailing (NESS) Stonington, CT New England Science & Sailing (NESS) implements REACH in a variety of ways. Partnering with public and private schools, local non-profits and members of the community, NESS is able to provide the REACH program in three different models throughout the academic school year, as well as implement REACH throughout summer programming. The REACH curriculum correlates directly with NESS’s goals to use sailing as a catalyst for building teamwork, self- reliance, teaching respect and responsibility for the sea, and exemplifies NESS’s commitment to STEM-based learning and Ocean Literacy.
The first model incorporates the REACH program into a year-round leadership curriculum with the seventh graders of Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School. The same group of 30 boys and 30 girls travel to the NESS facility during their school day two times a week over the course of the entire academic school year. The year-long schedule allows students to take advantage of the weather for on the water experiences with the fleet of Opti Trainers, Optis, 420s and powerboats, but also enable students to utilize the Marine Science Lab, Aquaria, deep water, and field sites with a variety of different habitats including salt marshes, sandy beaches and rocky shorelines. The students arrive on a bus with their leadership coordinator and go directly into programming with NESS Science Educators who are also US Sailing Instructors. These students are participating in a formal evaluation measuring content based successes as well as life skills and citizenship skills. This program is entirely scholarship based and funded by a variety of private donors and grants.
The second model uses the REACH program as an introduction to sailing with a full day experience as a school enrichment program or field trip. The schedule is set so that teachers may pick and choose “A la Carte” style up to three different modules throughout the day for both classroom and on-the-water experiences. The group may rotate through modules in the marine science lab for the classroom portion of the program, participate in the rigging and introduction to the sailboat in the yard and go sailing for the first time with the NESS Instructors or on their own, depending on the ability and age. This is a very affordable and fun way for students and teachers to take advantage of REACH and NESS resources.
The third model that NESS has used is to provide a teacher Professional Development and training day. Working with the public school system and STEM coordinators, NESS was able to provide a full day training session for teachers to participate in a specific REACH module. Following their own training, teachers were prepared to do the classroom portion of the given module with their students at their school and visit NESS to perform the field experience and sailing portions of REACH at a later date. This module allows for a greater number of students to participate in REACH programming by spreading larger groups over several days at NESS and it also maximizes on-the-water experiences and NESS resources.
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