Nationwide — Vincent Taylor, the 2025 Duval County Trainer of the 12 months, has launched a dynamic new academic documentary titled If Instruction Isn’t Participating, I Stop. The movie, created for educators in any respect ranges, highlights the important significance of significant pupil engagement in at the moment’s school rooms.
With almost three a long time of expertise as an elementary educator, Taylor not solely produced and directed the documentary but additionally seems as one in all its featured lecturers. His mission is obvious: to raise the dialog round what efficient, participating instruction actually seems to be like.
“Capturing the views of educators in varied roles was enlightening,” Taylor, who’s an African American trainer in Jacksonville, Florida, shared. “However the coronary heart of this documentary lies within the voices of scholars themselves — their candid insights about what engagement seems to be and looks like of their day by day studying experiences.”
The documentary blends greatest educational practices with relatable, humorous moments from college students, providing a strong stability {of professional} perception and authenticity. Curiously, the mission originated from Taylor’s skilled growth e book of the identical title, revealed 9 years in the past.
“As educators, we should try to have interaction college students behaviorally, emotionally, and cognitively,” Taylor emphasised. “If we fail to do that, college students will merely give up giving us their consideration — and with it, their alternative to study.”
Educators who’ve previewed the movie describe it as each an inspiration and a name to motion. One reviewer famous, “This documentary not solely reveals the affect of engagement within the classroom, but additionally reminds us that engagement is central to all areas of life. Each trainer — and anybody who works with youngsters — ought to expertise this thought-provoking masterpiece.”
The documentary is out there for viewing on YouTube:YouTube.com/watch?v=rhwjESZCD1k&t=1156s
To study extra about Vincent Taylor and his work, go to VincentTaylor.com
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