Table of Contents
Acknowledgments xi
Foreword Dave burgess xii
Get More out of Learn like a Pirate xvii
Introduction 1
Section 1 Student-Led Classrooms
1 What is a Student-Led Classroom? 7
2 Common Concerns About Student-Led Classrooms 13
Section 2 Learn Like a Pirate: Six elements that promote student leadership in your classroom:
3 Peer Collaboration-To have students leading each other and following one another's lead, collaboration skills must be honed 37
4 Improvement Focus vs. Grade Focus-Focusing on constant improvement, rather than summative feedback, helps students enjoy the learning process and take risks without the fear of failure 79
5 Responsibility-When students know they are expected to take ownership of their education and are encouraged to show initiative in the classroom, they develop responsibility and leadership skills 105
6 Active Learning-For students to avoid distractions and off-task behavior, they need to be learning actively and moving around the room 143
7 Twenty-First Century Skills-When feedback focuses on twenty-first century skills rather than simply the lessons content, students gain a deeper understanding of the material and are able to transfer knowledge to future experiences 177
8 Empowerment-Students learn to lead the class, help their peers, own their education, and maximize their time on task, when you empower them to make decisions on their own 213
Our Purpose as Educators 245
Additional resources 252
About the Author 255
