The Structured Literacy Podcast

Nov 16 2024 91 ep. 19 mins 24
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Hi there, I'm Jocelyn Seamer. Teacher, former school leader, author, and all around cheerleader for teachers everywhere. Learning to read and write is a matter of social justice. Every child deserves to learn through evidence informed practices, and every teacher deserves to be fully supported to make that happen.The Structured Literacy Podcast goes beyond the program to get to the heart of what it's really like to build a structured approach to literacy across the school. 

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S4 Ep13 - Let's Talk Year 3-6 Reading Assessment and Grading

Nov 16 2024 21 mins  
Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! What if your current reading assessments fall short of truly capturing your students' abilities? Get ready to transform your approach as we unravel the complexities of assessing and grading reading for years three to six. Discover how to effectively align assessment practices with the Australian Curriculum's achievemen

S4 E12 - The Secret to Grading Early Years Reading

Nov 09 2024 26 mins  
Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! This episode provides guidance and insights about grading early years reading using your state's achievement standard and your chosen normed reading tool.While evidence-informed programs are seen in many schools, this doesn't make adopting evidence-informed practices effortless or stress-free. The Reading Success in th

S4 E11 - Making Decisions When the Floor is Lava

Nov 02 2024 20 mins  
Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! While evidence-informed programs are seen in many schools, this doesn't make adopting evidence-informed practices effortless or stress-free. The Reading Success in the Early Primary Years Teach Along will give you the confidence to make nuanced decisions about early reading instruction, regardless of the program your s

S4 E10 - Instructional Spring Cleaning - Timers During Classroom Fluency Work

Oct 24 2024 23 mins  
Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! Have you ever wondered if the ticking of a timer could transform reading fluency in young learners? Join us on this episode of the Structured Literacy Podcast as we untangle the complexities of using timed reading in primary education. I recount my journey from initial skepticism to embracing a more nuanced understandi

S4 E9 - Instructional Spring Cleaning - One Student at the Front

Oct 19 2024 20 mins  
Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! While evidence-informed programs are seen in many schools, this doesn't make adopting evidence-informed practices effortless or stress-free. The Reading Success in the Early Primary Years Teach Along will give you the confidence to make nuanced decisions about early reading instruction, regardless of the program your s

S4 E8 - Instructional Spring Cleaning - Student News

Oct 12 2024 13 mins  
Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! This week, we are going to have a spring clean. In this episode, I'll share a practice that I think we should reconsider.I'm not focusing on this practice in the episode because I think it should be forever banished or because I want to criticize past practices. I've used this practice myself, but I'd like to encourage

S4 Ep7 - The Critical Issue of Teacher Knowledge Building

Oct 05 2024 15 mins  
Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! In this episode, we’ll discuss what you can do to help your teachers build knowledge that leads to improved student outcomes and doesn’t just take up valuable time and money.While evidence-informed programs are seen in many schools, this doesn't make adopting evidence-informed practices effortless or stress-free. T

S4 E6 - Five Reasons That Traditional Professional Learning Methods Don’t Build Long-Term Knowledge

Sep 28 2024 15 mins  
Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! How can educators transcend the rote memorization of teaching steps to foster genuine understanding and meaningful learning? Join me, Jocelyn, on this episode of the Structured Literacy Podcast as we uncover the intricate relationships between cognitive load theory, literacy frameworks, and effective classroom practice

S4 E5 - The Key to Successfully Implementing a New Program in Your School

Sep 21 2024 21 mins  
Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! What if implementing a new teaching program could transform your school's instructional practices and student outcomes? Promise kept! Join us on the Structured Literacy Podcast as we unpack the critical elements of successfully rolling out these initiatives. From meticulous planning to effective execution, we guide you

S4 E4 - Connecting Explicit Teaching and Engagement in Years 3 to 6 Spelling

Sep 14 2024 13 mins  
Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! What if you could transform your spelling lessons from monotonous drills to engaging, multi-dimensional learning experiences? This week on the Structured Literacy Podcast, we promise you'll discover how to make spelling instruction both explicit and exciting. Jocelyn shatters the myth that structured teaching is synony