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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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15:21

S3 E20 - 8 Reasons that the Same Page is a Great...

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2024/06/15

Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! 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 from my popular 2021 blog post, "Eight Reasons the Same Place Is A Great Place To Be," and reveal how a consistent, evidence-based methodology can transform classroom experiences for

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2:20

New Online Course: Build the Foundations for Your...

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2024/06/11

Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! 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, followed up by 12 months of ongoing PL through our evergreen teacher membership platform.I've decided it's time to bring that program online as a teach along course. This coming

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21:52

S3 E19 - How To Make Sure That Your Spelling...

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2024/06/08

Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! 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 shares reasons that some common practices might not be as explicit as first thought. Take-aways from this episode include: - Transform spelling instruction to help every student excel - Break down

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19:24

S3 E18 - Explicit Instruction That Doesn't Come At...

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2024/06/01

Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! 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 disadvantage students who are capable of doing more. In this episode of the podcast, we'll cover ways to maintain engagement and equity in the classroom, as well as methods for stretching our

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16:08

S3 E17 - Do Nonsense Words have a Place in Upper...

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2024/05/25

Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! 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.Highlights from this episode: 2min 33 sec - teaching nonsense words vs assessing using nonsense words5 min 06 sec - assessments that use nonsense words7 min 21 sec - the importance of non-word

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21:49

S3 E16 - Planning To Make Report Writing Easier

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2024/05/18

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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23:32

S3 E15 - Four Points to Consider When Pacing Phonics...

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2024/05/11

Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! 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 in this episode: 3min 14 sec -deeper understanding of phonemic awareness has implications for our decision making about when to introduce phonics7min 5sec - As with when to begin phonics instruction, how many correspondences

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28:38

S3 E14 - It's Time to Take Radical Responsibility for...

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2024/05/04

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 #studentsuccess #studentsupport #teacherlife #theresourceroom #theevergreenteacher #upperprimary #upperprimaryteacher #thestructuredliteracypodcast

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S3 E13 - Engaging Reluctant Students in the Classroom

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2024/04/27

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 myriad of factors influencing a student's academic journey. With a nod to Ken Blanchard's insights from "Leadership and the One Minute Manager," this episode promises to shed light on the delicate balance between competence and commitment,

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22:13

S3 E12 - What to Expect When Working with a Consultant

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2024/04/20

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S3 E11 - Are Comprehension Strategies Still a Thing?

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2024/04/13

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28:52

Research to the Classroom: Daily Review Part 3...

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2024/04/06

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15:52

Research to the Classroom: Daily Review Part 2

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2024/03/23

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Research to the Classroom: Review Part 1

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2024/03/16

This epsiode of Research to the Classroom miniseries focuses on the practice of daily review and retrieval, why we might do it, what it might look like, and what it's like to implement it in a school. What is Research to Classroom?As a teacher, you have likely not had the advantage of examining research in your teaching degree and now that you're in the classroom or leadership position, you probably find it hard to find the time and head space to spend time reading papers and articles. I

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12:23

S3 Episode 7 - Getting Questions Right From the Start

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2024/03/09

In this episode, we'll continue our discussion on effective questioning techniques in the classroom. We'll also discuss the importance of providing robust teaching leading up to asking questions and increasing the number of opportunities for students to produce correct responses. Additionally, we'll dive into the first element of questioning – what happens at the start of a new unit of work or topic – by sharing two real-life scenarios from primary and secondary schools. Join us to

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18:40

5 Things to do Instead of Asking for Hands Up

The Structured Literacy Podcast ·

2024/03/02

On today's episode, I'd like to speak with you about how you can get bang for your buck in the good stuff in the classrooms. That is through an element of explicit instruction that we have all seen in action but that so many of us are yet to embrace—not asking students to put their hands up in response to a question. The words, hands up if, are such an ingrained part of teaching practice that it feels odd not to use them. But if we can do some things instead of asking students to volunteer

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18:31

S3 Episode 5 - When Having the Right Stuff Isn't Enough

The Structured Literacy Podcast ·

2024/02/24

In today's episode, I will run through a few shifts we might've made in our schools and share some pointers for how you can get the best out of each of them. Let's start with the early years. There are two main things to consider here. That is phonics instruction and decodable text; of course, there are more elements of early years instruction. These are just two of them that usually come with pretty big purchases and a lot of time invested. Let's begin with phonics. Quick

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35:41

Research to the Classroom - Dyad Reading Part 3....

The Structured Literacy Podcast ·

2024/02/17

In today's episode of the Structured Literacy Podcast, I interview fellow teacher Kirby about fluency and assisted reading in the classroom. Kirby shares insights on fluency practice in her classroom and talks about her journey towards understanding structured literacy. Listeners who have followed the previous two episodes can expect better to understand Dyad reading and fluency development lesson structures. Quick LinksJocelyn Seamer Education HomepageThe Resource RoomThe Evergreen

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13:23

Research to the Classroom - Dyad Reading Part 2

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2024/02/10

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14:43

Research to the Classroom - Dyad Reading (Part 1)

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2024/02/03

Today's Episode.This week, we are discussing dyad reading or assisted reading. The paper I'm sharing is The Effects of Dyad Reading and Text Difficulty on Third Grader's Reading Achievement. It was published in 2017 by Lisa Brown, Kathleen Moore, Bradley Wilcox, and Tyson Barrett. And they're from the Utah State University. The journal that was published was the Journal of Educational Research. The main focus of this study was to, in the author's words, replicate

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