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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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23:07

S7 E8 - Why Your Spelling Approach Might Be Working...

The Structured Literacy Podcast ·

2026/03/21

The fastest way to make spelling instruction fail is to assume every student is starting from the same place. They are not and your planning shouldn’t pretend they are. I’m getting practical about what to do with the real mix of spellers sitting in front of you, especially in upper primary and early secondary, where gaps can hide behind “good enough” writing and familiar word memory.I also walk you through the key design decisions behind Spelling Success in Action 1, including differentiated word

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26:52

S7 E7 - Why Your Spelling Approach Might Be Working...

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2026/03/14

Spelling is not a side quest. When it isn’t automatic, it quietly steals the working memory students need for ideas, sentence craft, and clear argument, especially in upper primary and the early secondary years. If you are seeing capable students write small, play it safe with vocabulary, or avoid writing altogether, word-level knowledge may be the hidden barrier you cannot afford to ignore.Jocelyn focuses on Years 3 to 8 and lays out what the research says strong spelling instruction should look

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28:04

S7 E6 - Practical Steps When Grouping for Phonics

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2026/03/07

We map out a practical path to targeted phonics that lifts every learner. We define instructional precision, show how to gather the right data, and share a step-by-step launch plan that works in real schools with limited adults.• clarifying whole class versus grouping and why size is not the point• defining instructional precision and cognitive load in phonics• sorting data as a team and narrowing the range per teacher• assigning teachers to groups• keeping class teachers connected to progress and

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24:57

S7 E5 - What Does the Research Actually Say About...

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2026/02/28

We challenge the assumption that whole-class phonics with a little extra is the most effective route and explore why targeted Tier 1 grouping often delivers stronger gains. Using cognitive load theory and intervention research, we show how matched content can raise progress without creating waitlists or missed learning elsewhere.• why many Year 3 students still need foundational code• what grouping studies actually tested and why that matters• how targeted, explicit, code-focused teaching drives

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25:32

S7 E4 – The Top 5 Mistakes We Make When Using...

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2026/02/21

We unpack how to use decodable texts with precision so beginners practise the code instead of guessing. We share the biggest mistakes schools make, how to spot readiness to transition, and a staged text diet that blends decodables with rich literature.• reframing the debate around suitability, not good or bad • defining novice readers by code knowledge, not age • risks of mixing leveled and decodable texts too early • signs students are ready to shift text types • planning a staged text diet across

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25:38

S7 E3 - What Does Research Really Say About...

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2026/02/15

In this episode, we weigh the current research on decodable and leveled texts, separate durable findings from weak claims, and explore which research findings we can confidently base decisions on. Some of the research focus explored in this episode are: • strengths and limits of the research base• how decodables build early decoding and pseudoword reading• strategy differences prompted by text type• why early gains fade without progression• cautions around comprehension claims and knowledge•

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21:51

S7 E2 - The Top 5 Ways to Ensure Reading Success in...

The Structured Literacy Podcast ·

2026/02/07

We share five evidence-informed moves to boost reading in Years 3–6, from language-rich talk and explicit code knowledge to partner reading and smart text selection. We close with practical ways to thread reading through science, history, and geography without burning out.• creating a language-rich classroom with explicit, natural vocabulary use• assessing and addressing phonics and morphology gaps• using partner reading to differentiate practice efficiently• prioritising short, high-quality texts

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17:22

S7 E1 - The Three Critical Questions Your Students...

The Structured Literacy Podcast ·

2026/01/31

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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22:04

Summer Series - The Key to Successfully Implementing...

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2026/01/24

What is the Summer Series?A collection of listener favourites from the Structured Literacy Podcast to get you prepared for 2026.Today's EpisodeJoin us on the Structured Literacy Podcast as we unpack the critical elements of successfully rolling out these initiatives. From meticulous planning to effective execution, we guide you through the journey educators will undertake—from initial excitement to achieving high commitment and skill levels. We tackle common pitfalls, such as merging old and

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15:34

Summer Series - Keeping Your Team's Bus on the Road...

The Structured Literacy Podcast ·

2026/01/17

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 episode of the Structured Literacy podcast, Jocelyn addresses the challenges of successfully onboarding new school staff members while maintaining instructional quality.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

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15:53

Summer Series - When Repeated Reading Doesn't Work

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2026/01/10

What is the Summer Series?A collection of listener favourites from the Structured Literacy Podcast to get you prepared for 2026.Today's EpisodeRepeated reading doesn't work for all students because fluency issues have different root causes. Understanding four reading profiles helps target the right intervention:Speedy & accurateSlow & accurateFast & inaccurateSlow & inaccurateCritical principle: First comes accuracy, then comes speed.Why repeated reading fails: If students

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18:46

Summer Series - Are Comprehension Strategies Still a...

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2026/01/03

What is the Summer Series?A collection of listener favourites from the Structured Literacy Podcast to get you prepared for 2026.Today's EpisodeIn today's episode of the Structured Literacy podcast, we explore the role of comprehension strategies in our overall instruction. This episode will leave you with a clearer vision of the reading instruction landscape and the tools necessary to develop a deep understanding of texts. Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch

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22:06

Summer Series - How to Maintain High Engagement in...

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2025/12/27

What is the Summer Series?A collection of listener favourites from the Structured Literacy Podcast to get you prepared for 2026.Today's EpisodeIn today's episode, I discuss how you can maintain high student engagement in your low-variance instruction.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

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15:56

Summer Series - Tracking Reading Growth Without a...

The Structured Literacy Podcast ·

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?

The Structured Literacy Podcast ·

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...

The Structured Literacy Podcast ·

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

The Structured Literacy Podcast ·

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

The Structured Literacy Podcast ·

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

The Structured Literacy Podcast ·

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

The Structured Literacy Podcast ·

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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