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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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23:05

S6 E9 - From Wasted Hours to Real Impact: Research...

The Structured Literacy Podcast ·

2025/08/16

Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! Too much professional development feels like a box-ticking exercise with little to show for the time invested. In this episode, Jocelyn unpacks decades of research findings to reveal the seven elements that make PD truly effective, and shows how leaders and teachers can stop wasting time and start creating lasting impact in classrooms. Quick LinksJocelyn Seamer Education HomepageThe Resource RoomYoutube channelFacebook

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22:48

S6 E8 - From Compliance to Commitment: Transforming...

The Structured Literacy Podcast ·

2025/08/09

Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! Sustainable school improvement happens when change is done with teachers, not to them, and when professional learning builds genuine understanding rather than just compliance with programs.• The key difference between compliance and commitment in school change• Why program implementation alone isn't enough to transform practice• Starting with strengths rather than deficits when approaching improvement• Understanding the

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15:56

S6 E7 - Is Your PL Transformative or Transactional?

The Structured Literacy Podcast ·

2025/08/02

Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! In this episode, Jocelyn unpacks a crucial distinction in the world of education: the difference between professional learning that simply ticks a box and learning that leads to lasting transformation in classrooms. Drawing on her experience as both a teacher and professional learning facilitator, Jocelyn explores the essential elements of impactful PL—from long-term commitment and real-world relevance to leadership support and

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17:01

S6 E6 - Why Confidence is a Misleading Measure of...

The Structured Literacy Podcast ·

2025/07/26

Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! Quick LinksJocelyn Seamer Education HomepageThe Resource RoomYoutube channelFacebook Page#jocelynseamereducation #literacy #bestpractice #earlyprimaryyears #primaryschool #primaryschools #primaryschoolteacher #earlyyearseducation #earlyyearseducator #structuredliteracy #scienceofreading #classroom #learning #learningisfun #studentsuccess #studentsupport #teacherlife #theresourceroom #theevergreenteacher #upperprimary

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18:26

S6 E5 - How to Reclaim Your Professional Judgement

The Structured Literacy Podcast ·

2025/07/19

Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! Professional judgment grows from a foundation of deep, defensible knowledge about how learning actually works. When you understand the cognitive science behind reading development, why systematic phonics instruction matters, and how orthographic mapping occurs, you're equipped to make informed decisions rather than simply following a script. Yet the strongest professional judgment comes from those constantly willing to question

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18:53

S6 E4 - Should We Bring Back the Read-Aloud

The Structured Literacy Podcast ·

2025/07/12

Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! Quick LinksJocelyn Seamer Education HomepageThe Resource RoomYoutube channelFacebook Page#jocelynseamereducation #literacy #bestpractice #earlyprimaryyears #primaryschool #primaryschools #primaryschoolteacher #earlyyearseducation #earlyyearseducator #structuredliteracy #scienceofreading #classroom #learning #learningisfun #studentsuccess #studentsupport #teacherlife #theresourceroom #theevergreenteacher #upperprimary

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16:28

S6 E3 - How Do We Prevent Progress Being Wiped Out In...

The Structured Literacy Podcast ·

2025/07/05

Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! Quick LinksJocelyn Seamer Education HomepageThe Resource RoomYoutube channelFacebook Page#jocelynseamereducation #literacy #bestpractice #earlyprimaryyears #primaryschool #primaryschools #primaryschoolteacher #earlyyearseducation #earlyyearseducator #structuredliteracy #scienceofreading #classroom #learning #learningisfun #studentsuccess #studentsupport #teacherlife #theresourceroom #theevergreenteacher #upperprimary

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12:49

S6 E2 - Simple Levers to Pull to Increase Your Impact

The Structured Literacy Podcast ·

2025/06/28

Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! Quick LinksJocelyn Seamer Education HomepageThe Resource RoomYoutube channelFacebook Page#jocelynseamereducation #literacy #bestpractice #earlyprimaryyears #primaryschool #primaryschools #primaryschoolteacher #earlyyearseducation #earlyyearseducator #structuredliteracy #scienceofreading #classroom #learning #learningisfun #studentsuccess #studentsupport #teacherlife #theresourceroom #theevergreenteacher #upperprimary

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12:17

S6 E1 - Staying Motivated in Tough Times

The Structured Literacy Podcast ·

2025/06/21

Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! Quick LinksJocelyn Seamer Education HomepageThe Resource RoomYoutube channelFacebook Page#jocelynseamereducation #literacy #bestpractice #earlyprimaryyears #primaryschool #primaryschools #primaryschoolteacher #earlyyearseducation #earlyyearseducator #structuredliteracy #scienceofreading #classroom #learning #learningisfun #studentsuccess #studentsupport #teacherlife #theresourceroom #theevergreenteacher #upperprimary

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16:52

Listener Favourites -5 Evidence Informed Alternatives...

The Structured Literacy Podcast ·

2025/06/14

Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! 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

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21:51

Listener Favourite: Planning To Make Report Writing...

The Structured Literacy Podcast ·

2025/06/07

Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! 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 how a well-organized classroom and targeted 'I can' statements not only empower your students but also pave the way for straightforward assessments. Say goodbye to the common

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12:48

S5 E20 - If They Knew It, They Would Do It

The Structured Literacy Podcast ·

2025/05/31

Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! For more information about today's episode, visit www.jocelynseamereducation.comQuick LinksJocelyn Seamer Education HomepageThe Resource RoomYoutube channelFacebook Page#jocelynseamereducation #literacy #bestpractice #earlyprimaryyears #primaryschool #primaryschools #primaryschoolteacher #earlyyearseducation #earlyyearseducator #structuredliteracy #scienceofreading #classroom #learning #learningisfun #studentsuccess #studentsupport

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18:25

S5 E19 - Why Students Find Writing Persuasive Texts...

The Structured Literacy Podcast ·

2025/05/24

Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! For more information about today's episode, visit www.jocelynseamereducation.comQuick LinksJocelyn Seamer Education HomepageThe Resource RoomYoutube channelFacebook Page#jocelynseamereducation #literacy #bestpractice #earlyprimaryyears #primaryschool #primaryschools #primaryschoolteacher #earlyyearseducation #earlyyearseducator #structuredliteracy #scienceofreading #classroom #learning #learningisfun #studentsuccess #studentsupport

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12:42

S5 E18 - Why an Evidence-Based Literacy Block Might...

The Structured Literacy Podcast ·

2025/05/17

Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! For more information about today's episode, visit www.jocelynseamereducation.comQuick LinksJocelyn Seamer Education HomepageThe Resource RoomYoutube channelFacebook Page#jocelynseamereducation #literacy #bestpractice #earlyprimaryyears #primaryschool #primaryschools #primaryschoolteacher #earlyyearseducation #earlyyearseducator #structuredliteracy #scienceofreading #classroom #learning #learningisfun #studentsuccess #studentsupport

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40:45

S5 E17 - MTSS for Reading with Stephanie Stollar

The Structured Literacy Podcast ·

2025/05/10

Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! For more information about today's episode, visit www.jocelynseamereducation.comQuick LinksJocelyn Seamer Education HomepageThe Resource RoomYoutube channelFacebook Page#jocelynseamereducation #literacy #bestpractice #earlyprimaryyears #primaryschool #primaryschools #primaryschoolteacher #earlyyearseducation #earlyyearseducator #structuredliteracy #scienceofreading #classroom #learning #learningisfun #studentsuccess #studentsupport

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25:33

S5 E16 - Is Whole Class Phonics Instruction Really...

The Structured Literacy Podcast ·

2025/05/03

Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! For more information about today's episode, visit www.jocelynseamereducation.comQuick LinksJocelyn Seamer Education HomepageThe Resource RoomYoutube channelFacebook Page#jocelynseamereducation #literacy #bestpractice #earlyprimaryyears #primaryschool #primaryschools #primaryschoolteacher #earlyyearseducation #earlyyearseducator #structuredliteracy #scienceofreading #classroom #learning #learningisfun #studentsuccess #studentsupport

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47:26

S5 E15 - Interview with Jenny Cole - Navigating...

The Structured Literacy Podcast ·

2025/04/26

Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! For more information about today's episode, visit www.jocelynseamereducation.comQuick LinksJocelyn Seamer Education HomepageThe Resource RoomYoutube channelFacebook Page#jocelynseamereducation #literacy #bestpractice #earlyprimaryyears #primaryschool #primaryschools #primaryschoolteacher #earlyyearseducation #earlyyearseducator #structuredliteracy #scienceofreading #classroom #learning #learningisfun #studentsuccess #studentsupport

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25:16

S5 E14 - It's Time to Say Goodbye to the Independent...

The Structured Literacy Podcast ·

2025/04/12

Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! For more information about today's episode, visit www.jocelynseamereducation.comQuick LinksJocelyn Seamer Education HomepageThe Resource RoomYoutube channelFacebook Page#jocelynseamereducation #literacy #bestpractice #earlyprimaryyears #primaryschool #primaryschools #primaryschoolteacher #earlyyearseducation #earlyyearseducator #structuredliteracy #scienceofreading #classroom #learning #learningisfun #studentsuccess #studentsupport

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16:32

S5 E13 - Maximising Your Lesson Prime Time

The Structured Literacy Podcast ·

2025/04/05

Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! For more information about today's episode, visit www.jocelynseamereducation.comQuick LinksJocelyn Seamer Education HomepageThe Resource RoomYoutube channelFacebook Page#jocelynseamereducation #literacy #bestpractice #earlyprimaryyears #primaryschool #primaryschools #primaryschoolteacher #earlyyearseducation #earlyyearseducator #structuredliteracy #scienceofreading #classroom #learning #learningisfun #studentsuccess #studentsupport

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13:46

The Secret Weapon for Effective Retrieval Practice

The Structured Literacy Podcast ·

2025/03/29

Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! 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 to focus on during retrieval and review activities.• Originated from Joe Kirby's "knowledge organisers" at the Michaela School in London• Provide clarity for teachers on what

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