#TLAP is a weekly chat for educators who embrace author, keynote speaker, and moderator David Burgess' approach of teaching like a pirate. Burgess is author of Teach Like A PIRATE: Increase Student Engagement, Boost Your Creativity, and Transform Your Life as an Educator and co-author of P is for PIRATE: Inspirational ABCโs for Educators.
#tlap A1 Prepare everyday to give my Ss the best day possible! It is not all about assignments, it is about making sure they feel the belong in the school community.
#tlap A2 Create student centered lessons. My colleague @1988project does a wonderful job of creating collaboration & creativity in his class. Allows Ss to engage and believe in their abilities! Ts need to become facilitators!
A2: Encourage teachers and staff to take on the role of lead learner and facilitator. Encourage risk taking and support them as they guide students from being consumers to creators! #tlap
I have a Growth Mindset of the Week; when students say โI canโt do thisโ or โI donโt understand thisโ I say โYETโ before explaining.#tlap
#tlap A3 We believe in exposing our Ss to primary sources. We have gone out and found experts to share their stories and experiences. Here are just a few:
Leading by example, modeling life- long learning. Giving the green light as @_AndyJacks would say! Supporting teachers who are thinking outside the box to reach all students and provide them with authentic learning experiences. #tlap
A4: Actions speak louder than words. Listen first! Let teachers see you take risks and make mistakes. We are all learning together. Being an administrator isn't about the title. It's about working and learning together as a team to make school relevant and awesome for kids.#tlap
Empowered teachers empower their students in the classroom! Provide relevant choice PD to teachers so they can keep growing to meet the needs of today's learner. #tlap
A6: They are passionate about teaching and feel free to Teach like Pirates! They know that I care more about making learning relevant and providing students with voice and choice than I do about one test at the end of the year. #tlap
#tlap A6 We have come a long way at North White because as a staff we are working together for the good of our Ss. It is not just me, it is all of us!!
A6: They are passionate about teaching and feel free to Teach like Pirates! They know that I care more about making learning relevant and providing students with voice and choice than I do about one test at the end of the year. #tlap
#tlap A7 Change is Part of education. The introduction of 1-1 iPad devices in 2013 changed my instruction and outlook. If I do not adapt with the times, I do not connect with my Ss.
A7: We are 17 years into the 21st century, yet in many ways we are still teaching/leading as we did 100 years ago. As leaders, we have to change! Be the change you wish to see- model it, encourage it, & always support & lift up our teachers who are innovating for kids! #tlap
