The Reading Corner

The Reading Corner is Engage’s thinking space - full of teaching insights and advice!

Behaviour charts for the classroom: when to use them and what they mean

What are behaviour charts for the classroom? Behaviour charts form part of a classroom management system that utilises positive reinforcement…

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What does GCSE stand for?

What does GCSE stand for? The exams taken by 16-year-olds in the UK are officially called ‘General Standard of Secondary…

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Behaviour management strategies for teachers: how to handle difficult students

Behaviour management strategies: positive versus negative reinforcement In order to understand the motivations for pupil behaviour patterns, it’s important to…

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Maths activities for Year 1: what are the most effective?

Maths activities for Year 1 Considered one of the most important subjects, maths is an essential part of every pupil’s…

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Poster ideas for school projects which are fun and educational

Poster ideas for school projects: why posters are fun and educational Poster projects are an excellent way of getting your…

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What is a CRT teacher and what does the role involve?

What does the role of a CRT teacher involve? Casual relief teaching (abbreviated to CRT) is where a qualified teacher…

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What is a boarding school and what makes them unique?

What is a boarding school? A boarding school is an educational institution where pupils live on the premises, either fully…

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Maths warm up games: 5 of the best

Maths warm up games: the best way to start your lesson It can be tricky to get your class to…

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Teaching in the UK for Australian teachers: what you need to know

A go-to guide to getting started. Most people know that there is a lot of work for teachers in London…

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