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

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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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S1 E20 - How to Look After Yourself During Report...

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2023/06/03

Reports are approaching if you are teaching in Australia, and if you were listening to this episode when it was released at the start of June 2023, you might be knee-deep in reporting. So this podcast episode is dedicated to all teachers working away writing their semester one reports and the leaders who are reading them. I've worn both hats, and I have to say that there were days when I thought that it was much easier to write reports than to read them. Today's episode is about how to

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S1 E19 - Reasons the Wheels Might Fall off Your Whole...

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2023/05/27

Every school has a time where the wheels might be falling off their instructional approach. This current series of 4 episodes shares some of the reasons this might be happening and what you can do to get things back on track. This current episode discusses elements of instruction that can see your team working really hard and still not seeing the results you were hoping for. Quick LinksJocelyn Seamer Education HomepageThe Resource RoomThe Evergreen TeacherShopYoutube channelFacebook

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20:29

S1 E18 - Reasons the Wheels Might Fall off Your Whole...

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2023/05/20

In our last episode, I shared the first reason the wheels might be falling off your literacy improvement efforts. If you haven't listened to that episode about the need for strong, decisive leadership, I suggest you go back and listen when you have a moment. In this week's episode, I'd like to discuss the second reason the wheels might be falling off your literacy improvement efforts, which is the importance of getting your assessment and data ducks in a row. I'll start this

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S1 E17 - Reasons the Wheels Might Fall off Your Whole...

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2023/05/13

You've chosen your phonics program, had everyone trained, and have begun to teach. At first, things seem to be going well, But a year or so down the track, you still aren't seeing those text-level results you were hoping for. This scenario is really common. Hello there. My name's Jocelyn, and I want to welcome you to the Structured Literacy Podcast. Today I'm going to share some observations from my work with schools about why the wheels may be falling off our bus when it comes

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S1 E16 - 5 Research-informed Alternatives to...

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2023/05/06

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 amount of time that many children spend in independent silent reading during literacy instruction. Now my challenge with this is not that it is bad for children to read on their own; in fact, we know that there are positive impacts. Professor Pam Snow from La Trobe University often says that once children become proficient decoders, their independent reading has much to

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23:01

S1 E15 - 8 Myths of Reading Instruction that Every...

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2023/04/29

Taking steps to build student success in reading and writing is no easy task. It isn't made any easier when we don't know which advice or information we should be listening to. In this week's episode, I share 8 myths of reading instruction to help you separate fact from fiction as you prepare to teach. Quick LinksJocelyn Seamer Education HomepageThe Resource RoomThe Evergreen TeacherShopYoutube channelFacebook Page#jocelynseamereducation #literacy #bestpractice #earlyprimaryyears

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S1 E14 - When should we start morphology instruction...

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2023/04/22

We all want teaching to be just that little bit simpler, but responding to the needs of students isn't a simple matter. When it comes to spelling, our decision making is further complicated by the fact that we probably weren't taught about how words really work at school or university. In this episode, I share some thoughts on the role of morphology instruction in support our students (and us) to build knowledge of spelling as well as some suggestions of what it might look like in the

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23:53

S1 E13 - How do I differentiate to support a range of...

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2023/04/01

We have had so many questions over the last few years about differentiation, and today I would like to share some suggestions and some different ways of thinking about it. When I started to plan this episode, I realized that I actually have quite a decent chunk of text already around this topic in my book, Reading Success in the Early Primary Years - A Teacher’s Guide to Implementing Systematic Instruction. So I thought I would read to you from my book and walk you through my thinking around

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24:25

S1 E12 - What Does an Upper Primary Reading Lesson...

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2023/03/25

Guided reading in small groups is a key feature of many upper primary classrooms, however with a move to structured literacy, there are other choices. In this episode I will share key ideas from two key books and provide details about how you can create a robust reading lesson. Quick LinksJocelyn Seamer Education HomepageThe Resource RoomThe Evergreen TeacherShopYoutube channelFacebook Page#jocelynseamereducation #literacy #bestpractice #earlyprimaryyears #primaryschool #primaryschools

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18:24

S1 E11 - What play can and cannot do for our early...

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2023/03/18

Play has an important role to play in early childhood education, but what is its role in reading instruction? In this episode I will discuss what play can and cannot do to help children develop early reading skills. Quick LinksJocelyn Seamer Education HomepageThe Resource RoomThe Evergreen TeacherShopYoutube channelFacebook Page#jocelynseamereducation #literacy #bestpractice #earlyprimaryyears #primaryschool #primaryschools #primaryschoolteacher #earlyyearseducation #earlyyearseducator

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S1 E10 - Upper Primary Phonics Catch-Up Action Plan

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2023/03/11

In the past, when we had struggling readers in our class, we'd do a benchmark assessment, identify reading levels, and try to support these students in our small group rotations. But these days, with the growing awareness that guided reading, levelled texts and three queuing are no longer supported, upper primary teachers are asking exactly what am I supposed to do? Well, we here at Jocelyn Seamer Education have the answer. In today's episode, I share the 3 steps you need to take in your

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16:16

S1 E9 - What does 'authentic text' really mean in the...

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2023/03/04

In this episode, we will explore what the term authentic text really means in the Australian curriculum and what that means for us as teachers who teach beginning readers. 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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16:49

S1 E8 - What goes into an Upper Primary Literacy Block?

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2023/02/25

Hello there, and welcome to the Structured Literacy Podcast. My name is Jocelyn, and today we will be talking about the upper primary literacy block. For a long time, we have focused exclusively on what goes into the early years literacy block and upper primary teachers; it is your turn. Quick LinksJocelyn Seamer Education HomepageThe Resource RoomThe Evergreen TeacherShopYoutube channelFacebook Page#jocelynseamereducation #literacy #bestpractice #earlyprimaryyears #primaryschool #primaryschools

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18:26

S1 E7 - Why It's So Scary to Let Go of Benchmark...

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2023/02/18

Hello there. Welcome to the Structured Literacy Podcast. My name is Jocelyn and I'm so pleased to welcome you here today. This week we are going to tackle another of the tricky things that it's scary to let go of; benchmark reading assessment. You can read more and find support at www.jocelynseamereducation.com Quick LinksJocelyn Seamer Education HomepageThe Resource RoomThe Evergreen TeacherShopYoutube channelFacebook Page#jocelynseamereducation #literacy #bestpractice

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S1 E6 - Why It's So Scary to Let Go of Guided Reading

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2023/02/11

In this week's episode, we're going to talk about some of the mindsets and thinking we need to shift when it comes to making that move from a small group, guided reading situation to working with a more structured literacy block. Quick LinksJocelyn Seamer Education HomepageThe Resource RoomThe Evergreen TeacherShopYoutube channelFacebook Page#jocelynseamereducation #literacy #bestpractice #earlyprimaryyears #primaryschool #primaryschools #primaryschoolteacher #earlyyearseducation

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S1 E5 - Should I Go Rogue or Follow My School's...

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2023/02/04

In this episode, I explore the issue of 'going rogue'. Usually, this means going your own way or teaching in a way that is contrary to your school's approach. There are many reasons that someone goes rogue, including overwhelm, a sense of ownership over teaching or a fundamental, philosophical mismatch between them and their school. This episode answers the questions: Why do people go rogue? What do leaders think about it? Is it ever justified? What is the fine line between going

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S1 E4 - How can I convince my school to get on board...

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2023/01/28

The idea of The Structured Literacy Bus occurred to me a few years ago. It was the idea that we're all moving in the same direction, that everybody is welcome and that we are part of a network of primary teachers and leaders committed to advocating for the right of every child to be taught to read with evidence-informed teaching practice.But what does it mean to be FULLY on the bus and what does it take to get everyone on board with us? Episode LinksShow notesInfographics Quick LinksJocelyn

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28:08

S1 E3 - How to know if your Resources are Evidence...

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2023/01/21

One of the most common questions asked in Facebook groups about literacy instruction is, is this a Science of Reading resource? It's a question that usually ends up with a variety of answers ranging from, no, don't touch it to, Ooh, I love that one. Neither of these answers is actually very helpful if you are the teacher trying to wade your way through complex decision making to get the best outcomes for your students. In this episode, I'd like to provide little information and some

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17:14

S1 E2 - Should we be using programs to teach reading?

The Structured Literacy Podcast ·

2023/01/14

Using commercial programs has its benefits and also a few drawbacks. Everyone seems to have their own opinion on whether or not we should be using them at all. In today's episode, we'll explore the role of programs in literacy instruction, and I'll share some considerations for using them in our classrooms. Episode LinksShow notesReading Success in Action, Decoding 1,2,3 Quick LinksJocelyn Seamer Education HomepageThe Resource RoomThe Evergreen TeacherShopYoutube channelFacebook

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