I have been totally enjoying my summer break! I have actually not even been wanting to think about going back to school this year. A colleague posted on Facebook that she had just finished reading Teach Like A Pirate and I thought, "This could be fun!"
So I ordered the book and was delighted to find that it is a very quick and easy read. As a teacher it is always fun to look at things in a new way and think about how to make learning more accessible for my students.
On the back of the book it says:
CAPTIVATE YOUR CLASS
CREATE OUTRAGEOUSLY ENGAGING LESSONS
REDISCOVER YOUR PASSION FOR TEACHING
TEACH LIKE A PIRATE!
Pirates are daring and adventurous. They sail into uncharted territories with no guarantee of success. They reject the status quo and refuse to conform to any society that stifles creativity and independence. They are entrepreneurs who take risks and are willing to travel to the ends of the earth for that which they value. Pirates don't much care about public perception; they proudly fly their flags in defiance. And besides, everybody loves a pirate.
Part 1: Teach Like A Pirate:
Passion
Immersion
Rapport
Ask and Analyze
Transformation
Enthusiasm
Part 2: Crafting Engaging Lessons
Part 3: Building A Better Pirate
I've just read the first couple of chapters, but I am looking forward to finishing the book and to getting back into the classroom with my new group of students!
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