ED 104 • Book Study

Teach Like a Pirate

A self-paced book study of Dave Burgess's Teach Like a Pirate. Plan lessons students want to be part of, build a stronger classroom community, and bring more of your own enthusiasm into your teaching.

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✓ 3 CEUs ✓ 45 clock hours ✓ Self-paced ✓ One-year access
Book Study Course: ED 104 is built around Teach Like a Pirate by Dave Burgess. You will need your own copy of the book.
3 CEUsProfessional development credit
45 HoursDocumented clock hours
100% OnlineNo scheduled class meetings
One-Year AccessLearn on your own schedule

What You’ll Learn

Lessons Students Want to Be Part Of

Each module pairs a section of the book with research and classroom strategies you can use the next day.

1

Teach With Passion

Identify what energizes your teaching and how to bring it to students on ordinary days.

2

Design Engaging Lessons

Use hooks, warm-ups, games, partner work, and project-based learning to keep students involved.

3

Build Your Classroom

Ask better questions, design content clearly, and stay organized so lessons run smoothly.

4

Grow a Learning Mindset

Use growth-mindset language that helps students keep working when learning gets hard.

Inside the Course

One Book, Four Modules

Read the book alongside short lessons, videos, and discussion prompts that connect each idea to your own classroom.

Required Book

Teach Like a Pirate by Dave Burgess · ISBN 9780988217607
  1. Be Passionate Passionate teachers, champion educators, and a passion inventory
  2. Crafting Engaging Lessons Games, warm-ups, lesson planning, Hattie's research, Bloom's, group work, and PBL
  3. Building the Ship and Shipmates Depth of Knowledge questioning, content design, and staying organized
  4. The Power of Believing Growth mindset statements, video, and podcast

The book is not included with enrollment. CEUs for Teachers is not affiliated with Dave Burgess Consulting or Publishing.

What’s Included

Your Course Access Includes

  • Four online modules plus a course syllabus
  • Videos, a podcast, and research summaries
  • Embedded questions, scenarios, and reflections
  • Discussion boards with educators from other schools
  • Printable certificate after successful completion
  • One full year of course access

How You’ll Complete the Course

Clear Assignments Built into the Lessons

Assignments are pass/fail. The course walks you through each one, and you choose how to share what you learned from the book.

Course Requirements

  • Read the book
    Read the assigned sections of Teach Like a Pirate.
  • Participate in discussions
    Respond to prompts that connect the reading to your students and classroom.
  • Complete embedded activities
    Answer open-ended questions, work through scenarios, and write short reflections.
  • Keep journal entries
    Connect ideas from the course to your own classroom practice.
  • Choose a final assignment
    Pick one of three options to show how you will use what you learned.

Who This Course Is For

Designed for K–12 Educators

  • Elementary, middle, and high school teachers
  • Special education teachers and support professionals
  • Instructional coaches and teacher leaders
  • Substitute teachers and paraprofessionals
  • Teams looking for a shared book study
  • Educators who want fresh ideas for engagement

Course at a Glance

Flexible Learning, Clear Expectations

FormatOnline and self-paced
Credit3 CEUs or 45 clock hours
AccessOne full year
GradingPass/fail
InstructorDr. Lori Schieffer
StartBegin immediately after enrollment

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Frequently Asked Questions

Before You Enroll

When can I begin?

You receive access after enrollment and may begin immediately.

Do I need to buy the book?

Yes. Please purchase or borrow a copy of Teach Like a Pirate by Dave Burgess (ISBN 9780988217607). Print, eBook, and audiobook versions all work.

Is the course self-paced?

Yes. There are no scheduled class meetings, and you can stop in the middle of a lesson and pick up where you left off.

How is the course graded?

Assignments are pass/fail. Participants earning CEUs receive Satisfactory (S) or Unsatisfactory (U); no letter grades are given.

How do I receive my certificate?

After completing the course requirements, you can print your certificate from your course account.

Will my state or district accept the credit?

Requirements vary. Review your state information and confirm acceptance with your licensing agency or district when needed.

What is the refund policy?

Because immediate access is provided, refunds are available only within 24 hours of purchase. Refunds are not offered after a certificate has been issued.

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Earn 3 CEUs on your own schedule while you plan lessons your students look forward to.

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Course Curriculum

  Welcome to ED 104 Teach Like A Pirate Book Study
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  Module 1: Teach Like A Pirate
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  Module 2: Teach Like A Pirate
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