The Structured Literacy Podcast
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.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 20 minutes
- Episodes
- 131
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
S6 E11 - The Trap Inside the Teachable Moment
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We must be strategic about harnessing teachable moments to ensure they enhance rather than distract from our learning objectives. Even …
S6 E10 - Before You Commit to a Program, Listen to This
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In this episode of the Structured Literacy Podcast, Jocelyn provides essential guidance for educational leaders navigating the complex …
S6 E9 - From Wasted Hours to Real Impact: Research Findings About PD That Actually Works
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Too much professional development feels like a box-ticking exercise with little to show for the time invested. In this episode, Jocelyn…
S6 E8 - From Compliance to Commitment: Transforming School Improvement
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Sustainable school improvement happens when change is done with teachers, not to them, and when professional learning builds genuine un…
S6 E7 - Is Your PL Transformative or Transactional?
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In this episode, Jocelyn unpacks a crucial distinction in the world of education: the difference between professional learning that sim…
S6 E6 - Why Confidence is a Misleading Measure of Capability
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In this episode of the Structured Literacy podcast, Jocelyn challenges the common assumption that teacher confidence equals competence,…
S6 E5 - How to Reclaim Your Professional Judgement
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Professional judgment grows from a foundation of deep, defensible knowledge about how learning actually works. When you understand the …
S6 E4 - Should We Bring Back the Read-Aloud?
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In this episode of the Structured Literacy podcast, Jocelyn argues for reintroducing regular read-alouds in upper primary classrooms, w…
S6 E3 - How Do We Prevent Progress Being Wiped Out In a Swing Of The Pendulum?
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In this episode of the Structured Literacy podcast, Jocelyn addresses how to safeguard the progress made in evidence-based literacy ins…
S6 E2 - Simple Levers to Pull to Increase Your Impact
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In this episode of the Structured Literacy podcast, Jocelyn outlines five strategic refinements to boost teaching effectiveness once fo…
S6 E1 - Staying Motivated in Tough Times
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In this episode of the Structured Literacy podcast, Jocelyn addresses how educators can maintain momentum during challenging periods by…
Listener Favourites: 5 Evidence Informed Alternatives to Independent Silent Reading
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Today, I want to talk to you about an issue that has had me with a bee in my bonnet for a little while now, and that is the large amou…
Listener Favourite: Planning To Make Report Writing Easier
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Ready to transform the headache of report writing? Join me, Jocelyn, on the Structured Literacy Podcast, where we unpack the art of ali…
S5 E20 - If They Knew It, They Would Do It
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In this episode of the Structured Literacy podcast, Jocelyn challenges the common teacher assumption that students "know" content simpl…
S5 E19 - Why Students Find Writing Persuasive Texts So Difficult
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In this episode of the Structured Literacy podcast, Jocelyn explores why students struggle with persuasive writing despite teachers imp…
S5 E18 - Why an Evidence-Based Literacy Block Might Not Be the Best Goal for Your School
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In this thought-provoking episode of the Structured Literacy podcast, Jocelyn challenges the common goal of implementing an "evidence-b…
S5 E17 - MTSS for Reading with Stephanie Stollar
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In this interview episode of the Structured Literacy podcast, Jocelyn speaks with educational consultant Stephanie Stollar about Multi-…
S5 E16 - Is Whole Class Phonics Instruction Really Equitable?
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In this episode of the Structured Literacy podcast, Jocelyn challenges the common assumption that whole class phonics instruction is mo…
S5 E15 - Interview with Jenny Cole - Navigating Leadership in a Changing Landscape
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In this interview episode of the Structured Literacy podcast, Jocelyn speaks with leadership coach and "recovering principal" Jenny Col…
S5 E14 - It's Time to Say Goodbye to the Independent Research Project
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In this episode of the Structured Literacy podcast, Jocelyn argues for abandoning traditional independent research projects, which she …