![]() ![]() At faculty planning days, I have shared excerpts of this text and asked colleagues the above questions as a catalyst for considering what they might do differently in their practice. These are similar, connected questions but they require deep and honest contemplation. I have also been experimenting with a variety of technological tools enabling students to be the experts.Īs a result of reading Teach like a Pirate, I now ask myself two questions as part of my planning and preparation for every class: ‘Would students attend my classes if they didn't have to?' and ‘Can I sell tickets to this lesson?' This has been achieved through embracing a range of hooks at appropriate times, such as music, props, hobbies and interests, student voice and immersion days. Within my teaching of Geography, key messages from Teach like a Pirate have encouraged me to actively and purposefully set about creating an atmosphere of anticipation, excitement and intensity as students enter my classroom, particularly for a double session. The book is divided in to three sections: an exploration of what it means to be a ‘pirate' teacher (no prizes for realising that ‘p' stands for passion) an investigation of ‘hooks' (intended to become part of your treasure chest) and a reflective conclusion beginning with the thought-provoker, ‘Do you want to be great?'. Teach like a Pirate was the perfect tool to re-energise and reinvigorate my classroom practice and a rainforest emerged out of the swamp! While I was regarded by many as an expert and innovative educator, I felt as if I was in a pedagogical swamp – getting stuck in similar routines and sinking into predictable practice. Well #tlap was Teach like a Pirate, Dave Burgess was the author, and there was plenty to talk about. I discovered this book via Dave Burgess, an #AussieEd Twitter chat and a related hashtag (#tlap) as I resumed my 15-year teaching career after having completed three years in a bureaucratic curriculum development role.Ĭuriosity got the better of me: ‘Who is Dave Burgess?', ‘What is #tlap?', ‘Why would I want to talk about it?' The book invites educators to take pedagogical risks in creating an engaging and empowering classroom for both you as the teacher and your students. ![]() One of the things I believe is most appealing about this book is its relevance across a range of subjects and stages of schooling – it is up to you as the pedagogue to adopt or adapt according to the needs of your students and broader teaching and learning environment. Written by a teacher for teachers, Teach Like a Pirate is an easy-reading, well connected series of pedagogical stories, provocations and strategies designed to encourage critical self-reflection and development of own practice. ![]()
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