I read an interesting book these few days. The hear of the PIRATE system and philosophy is as follows.

• Passion
• Immersion
• Papport
• Ask and Analyze
• Transformation
• Enthusiasm

I am passionate about not letting my students fall victim to the horrific educational trends that would have us turn children into test-taking automatons who are able to spit out facts and trivia but are unable to speak about anything of significance or meaning.

Light yourself on fire with enthusiasm and people will come from miles around just to watch you burn!

Students can feel you present.

“It just different when you’re there” This eye-opening conversation offer dramatical proof of the significant difference personal power, attitude, and full presence of the instructor learning environment. An instructor who is fully immersed in the moment has a special type of intensity that resonates with great power in the classroom, regardless of the activity. 

An additional key to developing rapport is spending informal time with your students— buy in.

Nothing is more important than creating the proper atmosphere right form the start.

Too often school is a place where creativity is systematically killed, individuality is stamped out, and boredom reigns supreme.

Professional makes you feel comfortable as an audience because the long, hard work of eliminating awkward moments has created a unifying and congruent experience.