PASSION
CONTENT PASSION
This is the passion that deals with the topic or area you LOVE to teach. Everyone has that one thing that is your absolute favorite. It may be a topic, a subject, or even just a particular lesson.
DISCUSSION QUESTION #1: Within your subject matter, what are you passionate about teaching?
PROFESSIONAL PASSION
"Here is the key: On all of those days when you don't have passion for your content, you must consciously make the decision to focus on your professional passion." (Burgess p.6)
"I can absolutely be inspired and fully engaged in my attempt to present the topic in an entertaining way. I can be passionate about providing an opportunity for my students to develop and exercise their creative talents and abilities." (Burgess p.8)
DISCUSSION QUESTION #2: What is it about being an educator that drives you? What ignites the fire in you?
PERSONAL PASSION
"To keep your passion for teaching alive, find as many ways as possible to incorporate your
personal passion into your work." (Burgess p.9)
"Bringing your personal passion to the classroom empowers you to create a more powerful lesson because you are teaching from an area of strength." (Burgess p.9)
DISCUSSION QUESTION #3: Completely outside of your profession, what are you passionate about?