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The Structured Literacy Podcast Jocelyn Seamer
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4.0 • 4 Ratings
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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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S3 E19 - How To Make Sure That Your Spelling Instruction Is Explicit
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 ex...
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S3 E18 - Explicit Instruction That Doesn't Come At The Expense Of High Flyers
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 hi...
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S3 E17 - Do Nonsense Words have a Place in Upper Primary?
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 spel...
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S3 E16 - Planning To Make Report Writing Easier
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 pitfalls that...
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S3 E15 - Four Points to Consider When Pacing Phonics Instruction
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 correspond...
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S3 E14 - It's Time to Take Radical Responsibility for Student Outcomes
Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! A characteristic of all high growth schools I work with is that they feel a deep sense of personal responsibility for student outcomes. In this week's podcast, I'm sharing some thoughts on what it looks like when we take radical responsibility for student outcomes as teachers and leaders. Reflecting on this isn't always comfortable, but it is necessary if we are going to achieve great outcomes for all. For more information ...