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
112 episodes
S5 E14 - It's Time to Say Goodbye to the Independent Research Project
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Season 5
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Episode 14
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25:16
S5 Ep12 The Secret Weapon for Effective Retrieval Practice
Curriculum organisers are powerful tools for implementing effective retrieval practice in the classroom. These simple three-page documents provide clarity for teachers about what to teach while helping students understand exactly what they need...
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Season 5
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Episode 12
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13:46
S5 E11 Research to the Classroom - Connecting Reading and Writing Part 3 (Teacher Talk)
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Season 5
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Episode 11
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58:15
S5 E10 Research to the Classroom - Connecting Reading and Writing Part 2 (Practical Application)
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Season 5
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Episode 10
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19:37
S5 E9 Research to the Classroom - Connecting Reading and Writing Part 1 (The Research)
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Season 5
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Episode 9
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20:52
S5 E8 - When Teachers are Learners - Making Professional Development Work
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Season 5
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Episode 8
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17:55
S5 E6 - Keeping Your Team's Bus on the Road When Onboarding New Staff
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Season 5
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Episode 6
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14:06
S5 E5 - AI: A Tool, Not a Teacher
This episode discusses the nuanced role of AI in education, emphasizing that while it can enhance teaching, it should not replace the expertise of skilled educators. Listeners learn about cognitive biases impacting knowledge perception and prac...
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Season 5
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Episode 5
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11:21
S5 E2 - My Most and Least Favourite F-Words (about teaching)
This week's episode is a little fun with a serious message. I will tell you about my most and least favourite F words, but don't worry; there won't be any swearing. Let's begin with a story.
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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12:46
S5 E1 - 5 Ways To Get The Best Out Of The New School Year
We start each year with big plans and goals. In this episode of the Structured Literacy Podcast, I'd like to share five practical ways to get closer and maybe even achieve the goals you have set for yourself.
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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17:25
Summer Series - Why It's So Scary To Let Go Of Guided Reading
What is the Summer Series? A collection of listener favourites from Structured Literacy Podcast to get you prepared for 2025.Today's EpisodeIn this week's episode, we're going to talk about some of the mindsets and...
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Season 4
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Episode 20
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22:39
Summer Series - High Engagement in Low Variance Instruction
What is the Summer SeriesA collection of listener favourites from the Structured Literacy Podcast to help you prepare for 2025. Todays EpisodeYou may have heard the phrase "low variance" in relation to liter...
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Season 4
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Episode 19
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20:38
Summer Series - Research to the Classroom: Dyad Reading Part 3 (Teacher Talk)
What is the Summer SeriesA collection of listener favourites from the Structured Literacy Podcast to help you prepare for 2025. Today's Episode.In today's episode of the Structured Literacy Podcast, I interview fel...
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Season 4
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Episode 18
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40:22
Summer Series - Research to the Classroom: Dyad Reading Part 2 (Practical Application)
What is the Summer SeriesA collection of listener favourites from the Structured Literacy Podcast to help you prepare for 2025. This Week's Episode.This is the second episode in our current Research to...
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Season 4
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Episode 17
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13:21
Summer Series - Research to the Classroom: Dyad Reading Part 1 (The Research)
What is the Summer SeriesA collection of listener favourites from Structured Literacy Podcast to help you prepare for 2025. Today's Episode.This week, we are discussing dyad reading or assisted reading...
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Season 4
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Episode 16
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14:37
Summer Series - Five Ways to Get Ready for the Coming Change
What is the Summer SeriesA collection of listener favourites from the Structured Literacy Podcast to help you prepare for 2025. Todays EpisodeEver wondered why some schools are celebrating massive advancemen...
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Season 4
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Episode 15
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17:19
S4 E14 - Guidance for Evaluating Impact
Unlock the secrets to achieving literacy goals that truly make a difference. This episode of the Structured Literacy Podcast promises to equip educators with the tools they need to effectively assess and enhance students' phonics growth. We'll ...
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Season 4
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Episode 14
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22:43
S4 Ep13 - Let's Talk Year 3-6 Reading Assessment and Grading
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 effective...
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Season 4
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Episode 13
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20:35
S4 E12 - The Secret to Grading Early Years Reading
This episode provides guidance and insights about grading early years reading using your state's achievement standard and your chosen normed reading tool.
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Season 4
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Episode 12
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24:18
S4 E10 - Instructional Spring Cleaning - Timers During Classroom Fluency Work
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 recoun...
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Season 4
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Episode 10
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22:22