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
- 132
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
S3 E22 - How to Choose a Phonics Program
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In this episode of the Structured Literacy Podcast, Jocelyn provides practical guidance for educators choosing phonics programs for the…
S3 E21 - 5 Ways to Get Ready for the Coming Change
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Ever wondered why some schools are celebrating massive advancements in literacy while others are scrambling to keep up? Join us as we u…
S3 E20 - 8 Reasons that the Same Page is a Great Place to be
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Ever wondered why consistency in teaching practices is more than just a buzzword? Join me, Jocelyn, on the Structured Literacy Podcast …
New Online Course: Build the Foundations for Your Literacy Block in Years 3 to 6
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I have some exciting news. For the past year, I've been delivering my Upper Primary Focused Workshop, Build the Foundations for Your Li…
S3 E19 - How To Make Sure That Your Spelling Instruction Is Explicit
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Spelling knowledge is critical for strong text-level writing, but how do we know that our instruction is explicit and evidence-informed…
S3 E18 - Explicit Instruction That Doesn't Come At The Expense Of High Flyers
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Discover practical strategies for engaging and challenging high-achieving students in our latest episode on the Structured Literacy Pod…
S3 E17 - Do Nonsense Words have a Place in Upper Primary?
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Nonsense words play an important part in phonics assessment, but what about in Years 3-6? This week's episode of the structured literac…
S3 E16 - 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…
S3 E15 - Four Points to Consider When Pacing Phonics Instruction
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There are four decisions we need to make in pacing phonics for our students.
1) when to begin phonics
2) how much content to teach at on…
S3 E14 - It's Time to Take Radical Responsibility for Student Outcomes
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A characteristic of all high growth schools I work with is that they feel a deep sense of personal responsibility for student outcomes.…
S3 E13 - Engaging Reluctant Students in the Classroom
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Ever wonder why some students who can read and write with ease seem to stumble when it's time to shine in the classroom? Join me, Jocel…
S3 E12 - What to Expect When Working with a Consultant
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Could flashy credentials be leading us astray in educational consulting? Unpack these misconceptions with us as we reveal what truly ma…
S3 E11 - Are Comprehension Strategies Still a Thing?
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In this episode of the Structured Literacy podcast, we explore the role of comprehension strategies in our overall instruction. This e…
Research to the Classroom: Daily Review Part 3 (Teacher Talk)
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Join us for a riveting conversation with Jo Griffin from Newtown Primary School, as we unearth the profound impact that structured lite…
Research to the Classroom: Daily Review Part 2 (Practical Application)
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Today's episode of Research to the Classroom (Part 2) is about how to maximize your students' learning and get the most out of daily re…
Research to the Classroom: Daily Review Part 1 (The Research)
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This epsiode of Research to the Classroom miniseries focuses on the practice of daily review and retrieval, why we might do it, what i…
S3 Episode 7 - Getting Questions Right From the Start
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In this episode, we'll continue our discussion on effective questioning techniques in the classroom. We'll also discuss the importance…
S3 Episode 6 - 5 Things to do Instead of Asking for Hands Up
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On today's episode, I'd like to speak with you about how you can get bang for your buck in the good stuff in the classrooms. That is th…
S3 Episode 5 - When Having the Right Stuff Isn't Enough
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In today's episode, I will run through a few shifts we might've made in our schools and share some pointers for how you can get the be…
Research to the Classroom - Dyad Reading Part 3 (Teacher Talk)
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In today's episode of the Structured Literacy Podcast, I interview fellow teacher Kirby about fluency and assisted reading in the class…