Planning is the Key to making Lessons Engaging, most Teachers go to the class and get going with their teaching, while others plan their Lessons, curriculum, and Portions, but fail to plan for student engagement.
Create Curiosity by Introducing the subject, Intensify the Learning, and Use Active Instruction, will write another blog on my 7 R System which will make it absolutely clear to you, subscribe to my blog if you are keen to learn more and get insight on my “7R System of Teaching”
Stop Judging students, irrespective of right or wrong answers, and ask a lot of questions especially when students are off-track, rather than giving the answer to guide them to the Learning Outcome you wish to Achieve in that class, then appreciate them for reaching there.