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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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15:56

Summer Series - Tracking Reading Growth Without a...

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2025/12/20

What is the Summer Series?A collection of listener favourites from the Structured Literacy Podcast to get you prepared for 2026.Today's EpisodeIn this week's episode of the Structured Literacy podcast, I address the common challenge of tracking student reading progress. Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! Are your students good readers, but poor spellers? If so, you are not alone. Spelling Success in Action addresses phonics, orthography, and morphology to give

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15:36

Summer Series - What Goes into a Great Text-Based Unit?

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2025/12/13

What is the Summer Series?A collection of listener favourites from the Structured Literacy Podcast to get you prepared for 2026.Today's EpisodeIn this week's episode, I share some of my secrets for writing and teaching text-based units that will engage all your students in learning age-appropriate content. Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! Are your students good readers, but poor spellers? If so, you are not alone. Spelling Success in Action addresses phonics,

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17:34

Summer Series - Do Nonsense Words Have a Place in...

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2025/12/06

What is the Summer Series?A collection of listener favourites from the Structured Literacy Podcast to get you prepared for 2026.Today's EpisodeIn this week's episode, we're going to talk about how 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 classrooms.Has something in this episode resonated with you

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17:33

S6 E24 - 98 and ¾ Percent Guaranteed: Our Collective...

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2025/11/29

The difference between curiosity and commitment can make or break a literacy journey. We close our sixth season by drawing a clear line between being interested in structured literacy and being devoted to outcomes for every student, then map how teams can cross that line together. Along the way, we unpack five behaviour groups you’ll recognise in any staffroom, from early adopters to the special-case sceptics, and explain why labelling people as resistant often hides a deeper truth about capability

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17:03

S6 E23 - Text Complexity: It’s About So Much More...

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2025/11/22

This episode explores how to select rich texts for comprehension instruction by moving beyond traditional levelling systems. Jocelyn introduces four dimensions of text demand to help teachers find the "Goldilocks spot" - texts that challenge students without overwhelming them. She discusses four common reading scenarios and emphasises matching text complexity to students' abilities while considering cognitive load.For teachers wanting to dive deeper into these frameworks and learn

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21:08

S6 E22 - When Comfort Steals Confidence – The...

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2025/11/15

This podcast episode argues that while PowerPoints became widespread during COVID and helped reduce teacher cognitive load, over-reliance on them can hinder teachers' development. The key takeaway: if we are removing all obstacles, how are teachers learning from experience? Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! Are your students good readers, but poor spellers? If so, you are not alone. Spelling Success in Action addresses phonics, orthography, and morphology to give

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16:52

S6 E21 - Why Exposure is a Poor Substitute for Learning

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2025/11/08

The word exposure gets thrown around a lot in schools, especially when a student is behind in phonics or spelling. In this episode, Jocelyn takes a hard look at that belief and explains why presence in a lesson is not the same as learning, particularly for skills that are biologically secondary, like reading and writing. This episode covers: • why exposure is not learning for secondary skills• what explicit teaching demands of attention and practice• how misuse of the term exposure clouds

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22:12

S6 E20 - A Simple Way to Make School Improvement Stick

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2025/11/01

School leaders and teachers constantly face the challenge of turning great ideas intolasting change. In this episode of the Structured Literacy Podcast, Jocelynshares a practical, simple strategy to keep school improvement initiativesalive and thriving. Learn how to create consistency, maintain momentum, andprevent your best efforts from fading away. Whether you're a school leader orclassroom teacher, this episode offers a straightforward approach to makingschool improvements stick.Has

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17:23

S6 E19 - The Secret to Truly Universal Phonics...

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2025/10/25

Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! Are your students good readers, but poor spellers? If so, you are not alone. Spelling Success in Action addresses phonics, orthography, and morphology to give students a well-rounded understanding of how our language system works.Find out how you can help your students move beyond guessing and memorisation at https://www.jocelynseamereducation.com/spelling2 Quick LinksJocelyn Seamer Education HomepageThe Resource RoomYoutube

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24:23

S6 E18 - The Secret to Truly Universal Phonics...

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2025/10/18

Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! Are your students good readers, but poor spellers? If so, you are not alone. Spelling Success in Action addresses phonics, orthography, and morphology to give students a well-rounded understanding of how our language system works.Find out how you can help your students move beyond guessing and memorisation at https://www.jocelynseamereducation.com/spelling2 Quick LinksJocelyn Seamer Education HomepageThe Resource RoomYoutube

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26:55

S6 E17: How to Streamline Your Assessment Schedule

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2025/10/11

Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! Are your students good readers, but poor spellers? If so, you are not alone. Spelling Success in Action addresses phonics, orthography, and morphology to give students a well-rounded understanding of how our language system works.Find out how you can help your students move beyond guessing and memorisation at https://www.jocelynseamereducation.com/spelling2 Quick LinksJocelyn Seamer Education HomepageThe Resource RoomYoutube

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22:12

S6 E16 - How to Know Whether to Quit or Persist

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2025/10/04

Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! Are your students good readers, but poor spellers? If so, you are not alone. Spelling Success in Action addresses phonics, orthography, and morphology to give students a well-rounded understanding of how our language system works.Find out how you can help your students move beyond guessing and memorisation at https://www.jocelynseamereducation.com/spelling2 Quick LinksJocelyn Seamer Education HomepageThe Resource RoomYoutube

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35:20

S6 E15 - What Does Research Say About Novel Study?

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2025/09/27

Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! Novel study has gained traction in teaching circles, but important questions arise about its suitability for all students, time management challenges, and whether it's truly evidence-based for primary schools.In this episode, Jocelyn explores• Research comparing novels with shorter stories• Teachers challenges in novel studies including time constraints, student stamina issues, and resource limitations• Quality of text and

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S6 E14 - Should We Be Teaching Phonics in Years 3-6?

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2025/09/20

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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13:49

S6 E13 - We Fall to the Level of Our Systems

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2025/09/13

Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! We examine why educational practices often fail to stick in schools despite initial enthusiasm and training. The key insight is that sustainable implementation requires building systems where practices become embedded in school culture rather than being treated as temporary initiatives.• The implementation dip occurs when the "shine of the new" wears off and teachers must embed practices for the long term• Different teachers

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16:15

S6 E12 - When Repeated Reading Doesn't Work

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2025/09/06

Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! Lead the Shift That LastsThe only whole-school transformation pathway that builds trust, develops teacher thinking, and equips leaders to lead sustainable change from within while building a deep understanding of human cognition and evidence-based practice.We are now taking bookings for 2026 to support those who are Leading Learning Success. Click the link to book your discovery call.

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12:29

S6 E11 - The Trap Inside the Teachable Moment

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2025/08/31

Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! We must be strategic about harnessing teachable moments to ensure they enhance rather than distract from our learning objectives. Even experienced educators can get swept up in exciting classroom discussions that inadvertently create inequitable learning environments.• The satisfaction of engaging students in rich, spontaneous discussions can sometimes lead us away from our lesson objectives• Developing a "prompt or park"

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31:19

S6 E10 - Before You Commit to a Program, Listen to This

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2025/08/23

Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! In this episode of the Structured Literacy Podcast, Jocelyn provides essential guidance for educational leaders navigating the complex process of selecting instructional programs. She introduces a research-informed practice model that balances research findings, professional knowledge, and student outcomes, while emphasising that the goal should never be simply to "get a program" but to genuinely improve student learning

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23:05

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

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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...

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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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