The Structured Literacy Podcast

Jocelyn Seamer
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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. 

  1. 4 DAYS AGO

    S4 E14 - Guidance for Evaluating Impact

    Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! Unlock the secrets to achieving literacy goals that truly make a difference. This episode of the Structured Literacy Podcast promises to equip educators with the tools they need to effectively assess and enhance students' phonics growth. We'll share practical strategies for recognizing high achievers and those students who may be "cruising" without sufficient growth, and show you how to make informed adjustments to your teaching ...

    24 min

  2. 16 NOV

    S4 Ep13 - Let's Talk Year 3-6 Reading Assessment and Grading

    Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! What if your current reading assessments fall short of truly capturing your students' abilities? Get ready to transform your approach as we unravel the complexities of assessing and grading reading for years three to six. Discover how to effectively align assessment practices with the Australian Curriculum's achievement standards, steering clear of the limitations of traditional methods like benchmark assessments. We'll guide you...

    21 min

  3. 9 NOV

    S4 E12 - The Secret to Grading Early Years Reading

    Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! This episode provides guidance and insights about grading early years reading using your state's achievement standard and your chosen normed reading tool.While evidence-informed programs are seen in many schools, this doesn't make adopting evidence-informed practices effortless or stress-free. The Reading Success in the Early Primary Years Teach Along will give you the confidence to make nuanced decisions about early reading inst...

    26 min

  4. 2 NOV

    S4 E11 - Making Decisions When the Floor is Lava

    Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! While evidence-informed programs are seen in many schools, this doesn't make adopting evidence-informed practices effortless or stress-free. The Reading Success in the Early Primary Years Teach Along will give you the confidence to make nuanced decisions about early reading instruction, regardless of the program your school uses, and get the best outcome for every student. For more information about today's episode, visit w...

    21 min

  5. 25 OCT

    S4 E10 - Instructional Spring Cleaning - Timers During Classroom Fluency Work

    Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! Have you ever wondered if the ticking of a timer could transform reading fluency in young learners? Join us on this episode of the Structured Literacy Podcast as we untangle the complexities of using timed reading in primary education. I recount my journey from initial skepticism to embracing a more nuanced understanding of this technique. We delve into the intricate components of fluency—accuracy, automaticity, and prosody—and d...

    23 min

  6. 19 OCT

    S4 E9 - Instructional Spring Cleaning - One Student at the Front

    Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! While evidence-informed programs are seen in many schools, this doesn't make adopting evidence-informed practices effortless or stress-free. The Reading Success in the Early Primary Years Teach Along will give you the confidence to make nuanced decisions about early reading instruction, regardless of the program your school uses, and get the best outcome for every student. For more information about today's episode, visit w...

    20 min

  7. 12 OCT

    S4 E8 - Instructional Spring Cleaning - Student News

    Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! This week, we are going to have a spring clean. In this episode, I'll share a practice that I think we should reconsider.I'm not focusing on this practice in the episode because I think it should be forever banished or because I want to criticize past practices. I've used this practice myself, but I'd like to encourage you to consider whether it is having the maximum impact in your classroom.So, without further ado, grab your fea...

    13 min

  8. 5 OCT

    S4 Ep7 - The Critical Issue of Teacher Knowledge Building

    Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! In this episode, we’ll discuss what you can do to help your teachers build knowledge that leads to improved student outcomes and doesn’t just take up valuable time and money.While evidence-informed programs are seen in many schools, this doesn't make adopting evidence-informed practices effortless or stress-free. The Reading Success in the Early Primary Years Teach Along will give you the confidence to make nuanced decisions abou...

    16 min
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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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  • Creator
    Jocelyn Seamer
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    92
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 The Structured Literacy Podcast
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