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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.

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S2 Episode 14 - Should we be using programs to teach...

The Structured Literacy Podcast ·

2023/11/18

Every year we consider what the next year will bring. Invariably, our thoughts turn to what programs we will use. In this episode (originally published in January 2023) Jocelyn explores the benefits and limitations of programs and share suggestions for how to get the best from them without making them our everything. Quick LinksJocelyn Seamer Education HomepageThe Resource RoomThe Evergreen TeacherShopYoutube channelFacebook Page#jocelynseamereducation #literacy #bestpractice #earlyprimaryyears

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S2 Episode 12 - Bonus Episode - What to expect on a...

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2023/11/11

Hello, hello, and welcome. My name is Jocelyn, and I am delighted to bring you this 5-day program called Making Sense of Structured Literacy. I look forward to sharing some ideas to make your teaching life easier and your student's results even better. Day 1 - What to expect on a change journey.It has been said that the only constant in life is change, and teaching is certainly a profession full of it. One of the ways to make change easier is to understand the process of emotions we experience

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S2 Episode 13 - What does it mean to be a productive...

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2023/11/11

Today in the podcast, we're going to change tone a little bit, and I'd like to talk to you about civility. We have all had the experience of civility and collaborative working and we've all had the opposite. Basically, I want to talk about what it means to be a productive member of our education community, both in our schools and online. And before you start to speculate about why I'm choosing to talk about this this week, no, we have not had arguments in our office. No, our

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S2 Episode 11 - How do I help my students who aren't...

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2023/10/28

In this episode of the Structured Literacy Podcast, I answer 3 burning questions that have been asked in the On the Structured Literacy Bus Facebook group. When one person asks a question, you can bet your bottom dollar that others will benefit from the answers. So, let's dive in. Q1 - Is there any evidence/ best practice on using chunking when reading?Q2 - Can you please help me dot and dash the word pleased, as in I was pleased that happened?Q3 - I struggle to monitor progress regularly in my

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S2 Episode 10 - A NICE Framework for Choosing a New...

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2023/10/21

In this episode of the podcast, I'd like to share a framework with you that I think will be incredibly useful to help you make decisions about any new approaches you are thinking of adopting. At this time of year in particular, it's common to see schools eagerly order new programs, organise training, and generally get their ducks in a row ready for the new school year. Quick LinksJocelyn Seamer Education HomepageThe Resource RoomThe Evergreen TeacherShopYoutube channelFacebook

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S2 Episode 9 - Why are Words So Confusing?

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2023/10/14

In this episode of the Structured Literacy Podcast, I discuss how English words can seem confusing. Still, they are largely logical when we understand four key areas: phonics, orthography, morphology, and etymology. The truth is that spelling needs to be explicitly taught, just like reading. The challenge is finding a way to do that while building our knowledge of how words work. The full transcript can be found on the website www.jocelynseamereducation.com Quick LinksJocelyn Seamer Education

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Season 2 Episode 8 - Why isn't my Tier 1 Instruction...

The Structured Literacy Podcast ·

2023/09/23

Hello, and welcome to the Structured Literacy Podcast. My name is Jocelyn, and I'm so pleased that you've decided to join me for this episode. A little while ago, I created an episode called, why Isn't My Tier Two Instruction Working? This was season 2, episode 3. In this episode, I shared several reasons that things might not be going to plan and suggested ways that schools might strengthen their tier-two practices to make them as effective as possible. In this episode, coming to

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S2 Episode 7 - What goes into a great text-based unit?

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2023/09/16

In this episode, I'd like to share some of my secrets for writing and teaching text-based units that will engage all your students in learning age-appropriate content. Quick LinksJocelyn Seamer Education HomepageThe Resource RoomThe Evergreen TeacherShopYoutube channelFacebook Page#jocelynseamereducation #literacy #bestpractice #earlyprimaryyears #primaryschool #primaryschools #primaryschoolteacher #earlyyearseducation #earlyyearseducator #structuredliteracy #scienceofreading #classroom

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S2 Episode 6 - How do I create an integrated literacy...

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2023/09/02

In today's podcast episode, we will discuss the issue of creating an integrated literacy block. This episode starts with a trip down memory lane of my early childhood experiences, but the episode is for all grades of primary school. So, upper primary folks stick with me. This episode is for you, too. As part of my daily work, I speak with schools that are looking for some support to build on the great work they are already doing, and a very common goal is to have an integrated literacy

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S2 Episode 5 - How Do We Know That It's Time To Start...

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2023/08/26

Welcome to this week's episode of the Structured Literacy Podcast. I am coming to you from Pataway Burnie in gorgeous Tasmania. I'm Jocelyn, and so pleased that you've been able to join me. In this episode, I'm going to discuss a question that comes up often in our live events and online forums. That is, how do we know when it's time to begin and then move on from using decodable texts? For a lot of years, decodable texts were very limited to a small number of series. My

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S2 Episode 4 - How to Maintain High Engagement in Low...

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2023/08/19

You may have heard the phrase, low variance in relation to literacy instruction. Low variance refers to instruction that has the following features. Firstly, it usually has a scope and sequence or a clear outline of specific content that is to be taught. People know what they're going to teach, the order in which they're going to teach it in and in the how. Now it's common for teachers to be told exactly when to teach particular concepts and skills, and in different subject areas,

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20:38

S2 Episode 3 - Why isn't my tier-two instruction...

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2023/08/12

Today on the podcast, I'll be talking about tier two instruction, some circumstances that result in it not being as effective as it could be, and some things that we could do to ensure that our and our students' efforts result in great outcomes. Quick LinksJocelyn Seamer Education HomepageThe Resource RoomThe Evergreen TeacherShopYoutube channelFacebook Page#jocelynseamereducation #literacy #bestpractice #earlyprimaryyears #primaryschool #primaryschools #primaryschoolteacher

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S2 Episode 2 - How do we know if our whole school...

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2023/08/05

Whole school approaches give us consistency and shared vision, but how can we make sure that this feature of instruction doesn't go too far? Quick LinksJocelyn Seamer Education HomepageThe Resource RoomThe Evergreen TeacherShopYoutube channelFacebook Page#jocelynseamereducation #literacy #bestpractice #earlyprimaryyears #primaryschool #primaryschools #primaryschoolteacher #earlyyearseducation #earlyyearseducator #structuredliteracy #scienceofreading #classroom #learning #learningisfun

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S2 Episode 1 - Your Semester 2 Success Plan

The Structured Literacy Podcast ·

2023/07/29

Term 3 is the golden term. That's right. You know your students, there are no reports, and it's the perfect time to go big with expectations for student growth. In this week's episode of the Structured Literacy Podcast, I share three ways that you can plan for success in Semester 2. Quick LinksJocelyn Seamer Education HomepageThe Resource RoomThe Evergreen TeacherShopYoutube channelFacebook Page#jocelynseamereducation #literacy #bestpractice #earlyprimaryyears #primaryschool

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S1 E26 - How can I find time for Morphology instruction?

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2023/07/15

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 area of instruction in both the early years and upper primary grades. Quick LinksJocelyn Seamer Education HomepageThe Resource RoomThe Evergreen TeacherShopYoutube channelFacebook Page#jocelynseamereducation #literacy #bestpractice #earlyprimaryyears

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S1 E25 - How can I teach spelling well when I don't...

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2023/07/08

In today's episode, I'd like to discuss a very real situation in which so many of us feel immense pressure to teach spelling well but feel as if we don't have the knowledge to do so. Spelling knowledge has two aspects to consider: content and pedagogical. Learning English structure, phonemes, graphemes, and orthographic conventions is important. Teaching explicitly and determining the best instruction methods for spelling is also crucial. It's important to consider which concepts

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S1 E24 - How can I kickstart my upper primary...

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2023/07/01

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S1 E23 - How do I tackle Spelling in the Early Years?

The Structured Literacy Podcast ·

2023/06/24

In this episode, I'm going to share some key findings from theory and research when it comes to spelling, evaluate a common practice in spelling instruction, and then go on to suggest instructional practices that are a more efficient and effective alternative based on the research on my own experience as a teacher, school leader, and tutor of students with a learning difficulty. You can find a reference list for this episode at the bottom of the show notes at www.jocelynseamereducation.com

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S1 E22 - Change is hard, and we need everyone to do it.

The Structured Literacy Podcast ·

2023/06/17

We all know that learning is challenging. We teach our students a mantra - "we can do hard things." We aim for them to develop resilience, persistence, and the understanding that making mistakes is a natural part of learning. Being a good learner means accepting vulnerability and acknowledging that some days will be tougher.As educators, we must also cultivate an open-minded approach to learning to improve our teaching practice. Quick LinksJocelyn Seamer Education HomepageThe Resource

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S1 E21 - Reasons the Wheels Might Fall off Your Whole...

The Structured Literacy Podcast ·

2023/06/10

Today's episode is about the fourth reason things might not be going well and some suggestions for what you can do about it. I am rounding off this series of podcast episodes by sharing my thoughts on a situation in many schools. Your once robust, disciplined, and focused approach has dropped off to the point where your data is suffering. Quick LinksJocelyn Seamer Education HomepageThe Resource RoomThe Evergreen TeacherShopYoutube channelFacebook Page#jocelynseamereducation #literacy

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