Week 1: One Word of Teaching

Thank you to all that have signed up for the book study, and have decided to join me on this journey.  I look forward to learning with you and sharing in your discoveries, connections, and excitements.  It is a real treat for me to have YOU here.  

A quick note on how I am envisioning this working out.  I will have out a blog post every Sunday.  It will contain information about the next chapter or section in Teach Like a Pirate.  At the end of the post I will pose a starting question and/or challenge.  Your job is to respond to this post via the comment section or even better tweet it out using the #SummerTLAP.  I will respond to these tweets, as may any of you, to ask deeper or developing questions.  Any one may join in on any question or may ask any question.  As always be sure to add the #SummerTLAP to your question or answer, so that we may all find it and learn from it.  Waxahachie ISD employees, for you to get credit I will also have a Google Form at the very bottom of every post.  You will need to submit your answer via this Form for SBEC and non-contract hours credit.  

The First Official Post:  What is a PIRATE, and what is your One Word of Teaching?

Taking a quick look at the introduction Dave lays out what it means to be a Pirate.  He has a quick listing of what the acrostic PIRATE means, and how one plays the role of a pirate.  By doing this journey you have already proven that you have the pirate spirit.  You are brave enough to strike out on your own, you are willing to trying new things, and you know that a mighty crew can take you far.  

So well done, now let's try out that Pirate creativity.  Dave lists out what PIRATE stands for, as thus:

P - Passion

I - Immersion

R - Rapport

A - Ask and Analyze

T - Transformation

E - Enthusiasm

Starting Question:  What is the one word that would describe your teaching, or what one word should all teachers have as their mantra?  Tweet out your word, draw a picture of the word, make a video or song.  Share what it is that makes you a great teacher, because you have already proven to me to be a worthy Pirate in Training.

*Note: I am pulling this question from a previous learning series, #SummerLS via Todd Nesloney.  So I am not plagiarizing his work, but reusing as a great sign of flattery and respect.  Thanks, Todd.

So there you go, the first question and challenge before you.  Will you be up to the task?  I know there are some great teachers out there, so please share your great ideas.   I look forward to hearing from you.  Also, please spread the word.  Anyone can join in at anytime, and we all benefit from everyone being here.  The more aboard the more we learn.

Once you get done with your response and challenge please complete this Form https://goo.gl/CbzrAv Again, this is only required for WISD employees, but free to complete by all.

Pirate on,
Patrick Reid