The Reading Corner

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

Ways to support your students during Ramadan

What is Ramadan? Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar has just started and Muslims worldwide have begun fasting….

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Safer Internet Day 2023

What is Safer Internet Day? Safer internet day is a globally celebrated day every year to promote positive internet usage…

  • We are Engage
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The 7 Principles of Teaching – Engage Education |

 There are seven principles of teaching that aim to improve standards, teaching and learning. Think of them as your seven…

  • Your Career
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PGCE: What does it mean? Engage Education |

A PGCE is a Postgraduate Certificate in Education. PGCEs are one or two-year higher education courses in England, Wales, and…

  • Your Career
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What Makes An Effective Teacher?

How does OFSTED define an effective teacher? OFSTED defines an outstanding teacher as one who: Possesses a thorough and expert…

  • Your Career
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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…

  • Your Career
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Learning Styles: Visual Learner Characteristics

How can you tailor teaching to suit visual learners? Research into the process of learning has shown there are three…

  • Your Career
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What is the average Primary School Teacher salary in the UK?

Pay for teachers in the UK is determined by the School Teachers Pay and Conditions Document (STPCD) which is legally…

  • Your Career
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How does the teacher pay scale compare with other graduate jobs?

There are tonnes of ways of getting into teaching right now, many of which are generously funded. Pay for teachers in…

  • Your Career
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