{"id":2268,"date":"2023-07-12T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-07-12T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.discountsforteachers.co.uk\/blog\/?p=2268"},"modified":"2025-10-02T15:57:34","modified_gmt":"2025-10-02T14:57:34","slug":"top-5-ways-to-engage-students-in-the-classroom-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.discountsforteachers.co.uk\/blog\/top-5-ways-to-engage-students-in-the-classroom-2\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Ways to Engage Students in the Classroom – Lesson Refreshers and First Day of Teaching Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

W<\/strong>hether you are looking for some first-day of teaching tips or ways to refresh your lessons, here are some student engagement strategies that can help captivate a class.<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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By now, many of us will be preparing for back to school by planning lessons, updating our wardrobes, and simply getting ready for the new academic year. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you are a new teacher or you’re a returning member of staff, entering the classroom after the summer break can be tough. Everyone is excited to see one another and talk, and teaching can be a little challenging. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Connect the topics of the class to the real world <\/strong><\/mark><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We have all heard the phrase, \u201cWhen am I ever going to use this<\/em>“. More often than not, students question the relevance of the things they are being taught. A great way to combat this issue is by finding ways to connect the topics of the class to the current issues\/stories in the real world. Offering relevant anecdotes and examples of relevant topics outside of school often helps students comprehend and absorb the class.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take an interest in your student\u2019s interests<\/strong><\/mark><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While you might not be interested in the Fortnite streamer Ninja, TikTok, or memes, building these references into the learning process can help engage your class. Take some time to research what today’s students are enjoying and find ways to incorporate that into your lesson.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fill \u201cDead Time\u201d <\/strong><\/mark><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is nothing worse than \u2018dead time\u2019 or \u2018dead air\u2019 during a lesson. Having a point in a lesson where students are left without something to do is not ideal and can lead to disruptive tendencies. For instance, you could be waiting for a Youtube video to load, handing out worksheets, or finding a presentation. To fill these blank spaces, here are some quick and easy tips:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n