How do you balance active student engagement with curriculum pressure in large classes?

A discussion in Teaching English in Indonesia on the SpeakWise Indonesia teacher forum.

A teacher in our community recently shared the struggle of keeping students engaged while facing the daunting pressure of curriculum deadlines in their large classes. This is a challenge many of us encounter in the Indonesian context, where we often juggle lesson plans with the need to cater to diverse learning styles. We're curious to hear your experiences and strategies—how do you manage to create an engaging learning environment without compromising the curriculum? Let's share our insights and support one another in navigating this delicate balance!