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.
Episodes
83 episodes
The Key to Successfully Implementing a New Program in Your School
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 thes...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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20:37
S4 E4 - Connecting Explicit Teaching and Engagement in Years 3 to 6 Spelling
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 a...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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12:25
Listener Favourites - How Do I Fit Morphology Into My Literacy Block?
Our literacy blocks are so full that it's difficult to find time for all of the things we need to fit in, including morphology. In this week's episode of the Structured Literacy podcast, I share tips for finding time for this important a...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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11:55
S4 E3 - Can Great Teaching Be Scripted?
Scripted programs are becoming a feature of many schools' curriculum approach. In this episode of the Structured Literacy Podcast, I discuss whether great teaching can come from a script.
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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17:16
S4 E1 - Harnessing Oral Language for Reading and Spelling Success
Oral language is listed as one of the six key areas of reading instruction but what does it look like to really address it effectively across the school? In this episode, I draw connections to theoretical frameworks and share my top 5 tips for ...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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19:14
Listener Favourites - Tier One Instruction That Hits the Mark
It is wonderful to have Tier 2 support for students who need that little bit extra, but the real key to inclusive instruction is to make Tier 1 as robust as humanly possible. In this episode of the Structure Literacy Podcast, we outline the cri...
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Season 3
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Episode 27
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17:48
Listener Favourites - Tier-Two Instruction That Hits The Mark.
Originally published in 2023 under the title Why Isn't My Tier-Two Instruction Working, this week's episode describes how you can get your Tier-Two instruction to hit the mark.
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Season 3
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Episode 26
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20:39
Listener Favourites - Shifts to move to a structured approach in Years 3 to 6 Part 2
This episode continues our exploration of the key elements of an upper primary literacy block. I unpack how we can bring more structure to writing and reading comprehension.
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Season 3
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Episode 25
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13:17
Listener Favourites - Shifts to move to a structured approach in Years 3 to 6 Part 1
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Season 3
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Episode 24
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9:01
S3 E23 - Supporting Your Year 3-6 Team to Board the Bus
Discover the transformative power of structured literacy practices for grades three to six with our latest episode! What if you could create a consistent literacy block that enhances teaching effectiveness and reduces cognitive load? We're diving ...
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Season 3
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Episode 23
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16:43
S3 E21 - 5 Ways to Get Ready for the Coming Change
Ever wondered why some schools are celebrating massive advancements in literacy while others are scrambling to keep up? Join us as we unpack the transformative mandates in Victoria and Tasmania that are revolutionizing literacy education. With ...
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Season 3
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Episode 21
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15:34
S3 E20 - 8 Reasons that the Same Page is a Great Place to be
Ever wondered why consistency in teaching practices is more than just a buzzword? Join me, Jocelyn, on the Structured Literacy Podcast as we unpack the magic of a unified approach to reading instruction. In this episode, I'll share insights fro...
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Season 3
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Episode 20
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15:21
New Online Course: Build the Foundations for Your Literacy Block in Years 3 to 6
I have some exciting news. For the past year, I've been delivering my Upper Primary Focused Workshop, Build the Foundations for Your Literacy Block, live and in person in Years 3 to 6. Over 600 people have joined me for a full day of learning, ...
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2:21
S3 E19 - How To Make Sure That Your Spelling Instruction Is Explicit
Spelling knowledge is critical for strong text-level writing, but how do we know that our instruction is explicit and evidence-informed? This episode of the structured literacy podcast reviews key characteristics for explicit instructions and s...
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Season 3
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Episode 19
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21:52
S3 E18 - Explicit Instruction That Doesn't Come At The Expense Of High Flyers
Discover practical strategies for engaging and challenging high-achieving students in our latest episode on the Structured Literacy Podcast. Many teachers are concerned that moving to a structured, explicit approach to teaching will disadvantag...
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Season 3
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Episode 18
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19:24
S3 E17 - Do Nonsense Words have a Place in Upper Primary?
Nonsense words play an important part in phonics assessment, but what about in Years 3-6? This week's episode of the structured literacy podcast explores whether middle and upper primary teachers need to include them in their classroom....
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Season 3
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Episode 17
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16:08
S3 E16 - Planning To Make Report Writing Easier
Ready to transform the headache of report writing? Join me, Jocelyn, on the Structured Literacy Podcast, where we unpack the art of aligning curriculum with classroom planning. This episode offers practical tips to grade with ease. We'll reveal...
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Season 3
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Episode 16
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21:49
S3 E15 - Four Points to Consider When Pacing Phonics Instruction
There are four decisions we need to make in pacing phonics for our students. 1) when to begin phonics2) how much content to teach at once3) when to move on in the code 4) when to stop teaching phonics. Key moments...
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Season 3
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Episode 15
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23:32
S3 E14 - It's Time to Take Radical Responsibility for Student Outcomes
A characteristic of all high growth schools I work with is that they feel a deep sense of personal responsibility for student outcomes. In this week's podcast, I'm sharing some thoughts on what it looks like when we take radical responsibility ...
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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28:38
S3 E13 - Engaging Reluctant Students in the Classroom
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, Jocelyn, as we unravel the enigma of underperformance despite apparent ability, and take a closer look at the myri...
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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14:54
S3 E12 - What to Expect When Working with a Consultant
Could flashy credentials be leading us astray in educational consulting? Unpack these misconceptions with us as we reveal what truly makes a consultant invaluable to our schools. We're not peddling our services here – our calendar is chock-full...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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22:13
S3 E11 - Are Comprehension Strategies Still a Thing?
In this episode of the Structured Literacy podcast, we explore the role of comprehension strategies in our overall instruction. This episode will leave you with a clearer vision of the reading instruction landscape and the tools nec...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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17:19
Research to the Classroom: Daily Review Part 3 (Teacher Talk)
Join us for a riveting conversation with Jo Griffin from Newtown Primary School, as we unearth the profound impact that structured literacy and daily review have on shaping young minds. In the arena of education, where traditional practices oft...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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28:52