One of the most challenging parts of teaching is getting children to engage with the topics you are teaching them. Many children will perform the activities that are required of them, but when they really become involved in a topic they will produce the most insightful responses. It’s a skill that every good teacher must master. Here are some tips:

• Choose to work at a school with a good reputation. If children are given a good all-round education, they are more likely to have a good general level of engagement. Schools that are weaker are more likely to have disruptive pupils who are less open to engaging with their lessons.
• Give them relevant homework. This will help them to engage with the topic in more detail so that they can continue learning outside of the classroom.
• Think of new and inventive ways to teach your subject. This could involve using resources like films, videos, newspapers and the internet to make subjects more interesting and relevant to young people.
• Keep parents involved in children’s progress. Children who have support in their learning at home are more likely to be dedicated students, willing and able to learn and engage with diverse subject matters.