Teach Like a Pirate!

Need something to rekindle your passion and motivation in the classroom? Need some reminders as to why you chose education as your life's work?  Need some inspiration to get through the rest of the school year? Read Teach Like a Pirate by, Dave Burgess.

I had the opportunity to be part of a Skype audience at a recent Edcamp where Dave Burgess was the guest of honor.  Dave's message is not filled with rhetoric or theory or educational fluff. His words breathe life into our lessons as he reminds us how we are THE catalyst for lighting the creative torch. We have the power to make our students WANT to come to school. The enthusiasm Dave shares will aid you in creating that classroom where kids are wanting to break down the door to get a piece of what you have to offer. Teach Like a Pirate is not a book of new ideas, but rather a reminder and affirmation of how important student engagement is in the learning process. 

In our high stakes world of teaching, with so much on our plate we need something like this to remind us who we are here for - the students. Don't walk away from the text feeling like you have to be "outrageous," "wacky," or put on a "horse and pony show" everyday. Use the ideas to meet your style of teaching and engagement. Use the book as a means of reigniting your passion as a teacher.  Read the book to be inspired!