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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In this podcast, the team at Jocelyn Seamer Education and I will dive deep into all things structured literacy. We will unpack our online resources and analyse chapters from my books.
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Summer Series - Research to the Classroom: Dyad Reading Part 3 (Teacher Talk)
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Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! What is the Summer Series A collection of listener favourites from the Structured Literacy Podcast to help you prepare for 2025. Today's Episode. In today's episode of the Structured Literacy Podcast, I interview fellow teacher Kirby about fluency and assisted reading in the classroom.…
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Summer Series - Research to the Classroom: Dyad Reading Part 2 (Practical Application)
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Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! What is the Summer Series A collection of listener favourites from the Structured Literacy Podcast to help you prepare for 2025. This Week's Episode. This is the second episode in our current Research to the Classroom series about assisted reading. What is the Research to the Classroom…
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Summer Series - Research to the Classroom: Dyad Reading Part 1 (The Research)
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Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! What is the Summer Series A collection of listener favourites from Structured Literacy Podcast to help you prepare for 2025. 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…
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Summer Series - Five Ways to Get Ready for the Coming Change
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Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! What is the Summer Series A collection of listener favourites from the Structured Literacy Podcast to help you prepare for 2025. Todays Episode Ever wondered why some schools are celebrating massive advancements in literacy while others are scrambling to keep up? Join us as we unpack t…
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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…
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S4 Ep13 - Let's Talk Year 3-6 Reading Assessment and Grading
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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 …
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S4 E12 - The Secret to Grading Early Years Reading
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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 str…
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S4 E11 - Making Decisions When the Floor is Lava
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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…
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S4 E10 - Instructional Spring Cleaning - Timers During Classroom Fluency Work
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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 em…
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S4 E9 - Instructional Spring Cleaning - One Student at the Front
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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…
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S4 E8 - Instructional Spring Cleaning - Student News
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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 practic…
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S4 Ep7 - The Critical Issue of Teacher Knowledge Building
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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 practic…
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S4 E6 - Five Reasons That Traditional Professional Learning Methods Don’t Build Long-Term Knowledge
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Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! How can educators transcend the rote memorization of teaching steps to foster genuine understanding and meaningful learning? Join me, Jocelyn, on this episode of the Structured Literacy Podcast as we uncover the intricate relationships between cognitive load theory, literacy frameworks…
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S4 E5 - The Key to Successfully Implementing a New Program in Your School
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Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! What if implementing a new teaching program could transform your school's instructional practices and student outcomes? Promise kept! Join us on the Structured Literacy Podcast as we unpack the critical elements of successfully rolling out these initiatives. From meticulous planning to…
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S4 E4 - Connecting Explicit Teaching and Engagement in Years 3 to 6 Spelling
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Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! What if you could transform your spelling lessons from monotonous drills to engaging, multi-dimensional learning experiences? This week on the Structured Literacy Podcast, we promise you'll discover how to make spelling instruction both explicit and exciting. Jocelyn shatters the myth …
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Listener Favourites - How Do I Fit Morphology Into My Literacy Block?
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Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! Our literacy blocks are so full that it's difficult to find time for all of the things we need to fit in, including morphology. In this week's episode of the Structured Literacy podcast, I share tips for finding time for this important area of instruction in both the early years and up…
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Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! Scripted programs are becoming a feature of many schools' curriculum approach. In this episode of the Structured Literacy Podcast, I discuss whether great teaching can come from a script. While evidence-informed programs are seen in many schools, this doesn't make adopting evidence-inf…
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S4 E2 - Tracking Reading Growth Without a Benchmark Assessment
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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…
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S4 E1 - Harnessing Oral Language for Reading and Spelling Success
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Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! Oral language is listed as one of the six key areas of reading instruction but what does it look like to really address it effectively across the school? In this episode, I draw connections to theoretical frameworks and share my top 5 tips for effectively including oral language in all…
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Listener Favourites - Tier One Instruction That Hits the Mark
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Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! It is wonderful to have Tier 2 support for students who need that little bit extra, but the real key to inclusive instruction is to make Tier 1 as robust as humanly possible. In this episode of the Structure Literacy Podcast, we outline the critical factors in delivering Tier 1 instruc…
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Listener Favourites - Tier-Two Instruction That Hits The Mark.
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Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! Originally published in 2023 under the title Why Isn't My Tier-Two Instruction Working, this week's episode describes how you can get your Tier-Two instruction to hit the mark. While evidence-informed programs are seen in many schools, this doesn't make adopting evidence-informed pract…
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Listener Favourites - Shifts to move to a structured approach in Years 3 to 6 Part 2
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Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! This episode continues our exploration of the key elements of an upper primary literacy block. I unpack how we can bring more structure to writing and reading comprehension. While evidence-informed programs are seen in many schools, this doesn't make adopting evidence-informed practice…
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Listener Favourites - Shifts to move to a structured approach in Years 3 to 6 Part 1
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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…
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S3 E23 - Supporting Your Year 3-6 Team to Board the Bus
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Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! Discover the transformative power of structured literacy practices for grades three to six with our latest episode! What if you could create a consistent literacy block that enhances teaching effectiveness and reduces cognitive load? We're diving into the critical importance of common …
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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…
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S3 E21 - 5 Ways to Get Ready for the Coming Change
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Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! Ever wondered why some schools are celebrating massive advancements in literacy while others are scrambling to keep up? Join us as we unpack the transformative mandates in Victoria and Tasmania that are revolutionizing literacy education. With Victoria rolling out mandatory daily phoni…
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S3 E20 - 8 Reasons that the Same Page is a Great Place to be
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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 Reason…
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New Online Course: Build the Foundations for Your Literacy Block in Years 3 to 6
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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 thr…
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S3 E19 - How To Make Sure That Your Spelling Instruction Is Explicit
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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 m…
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S3 E18 - Explicit Instruction That Doesn't Come At The Expense Of High Flyers
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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. …
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S3 E17 - Do Nonsense Words have a Place in Upper Primary?
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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 - teach…
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S3 E16 - Planning To Make Report Writing Easier
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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 target…
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S3 E15 - Four Points to Consider When Pacing Phonics Instruction
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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 phonics 2) how much content to teach at once 3) 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 awarene…
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S3 E14 - It's Time to Take Radical Responsibility for Student Outcomes
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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 leade…
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S3 E13 - Engaging Reluctant Students in the Classroom
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Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! 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 acad…
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S3 E12 - What to Expect When Working with a Consultant
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Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! Could flashy credentials be leading us astray in educational consulting? Unpack these misconceptions with us as we reveal what truly makes a consultant invaluable to our schools. We're not peddling our services here – our calendar is chock-full – but we are eager to share the scoop on …
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S3 E11 - Are Comprehension Strategies Still a Thing?
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Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! In this 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. While…
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Research to the Classroom: Daily Review Part 3 (Teacher Talk)
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Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! Join us for a riveting conversation with Jo Griffin from Newtown Primary School, as we unearth the profound impact that structured literacy and daily review have on shaping young minds. In the arena of education, where traditional practices often reign, Jo shares the tale of her school…
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Research to the Classroom: Daily Review Part 2 (Practical Application)
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Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! Today's episode of Research to the Classroom (Part 2) is about how to maximize your students' learning and get the most out of daily review. 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…
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Research to the Classroom: Daily Review Part 1 (The Research)
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Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! 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…
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S3 Episode 7 - Getting Questions Right From the Start
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Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! 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. Addit…
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S3 Episode 6 - 5 Things to do Instead of Asking for Hands Up
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Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! 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 han…
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S3 Episode 5 - When Having the Right Stuff Isn't Enough
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Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! 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…
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Research to the Classroom - Dyad Reading Part 3 (Teacher Talk)
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Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! 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 h…
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Research to the Classroom - Dyad Reading Part 2 (Practical Application)
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Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! This Week's Episode. This is the second episode in our current Research to the Classroom series about assisted reading. Our Research to the Classroom series is in three parts: part one, where we share a published research paper; part two, where we unpack what classroom instruction migh…
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Research to the Classroom - Dyad Reading Part 1 (The Research)
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Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! 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…
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S3 Episode 1 - Getting Clear About What is Important
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Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! I'd like to start us off for the year with an episode all about goals. We're going to talk about getting clear on some things that are important. There are so many things that we all get hung up about and overcomplicate in our quest to ensure that every child learns to read and write, …
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Summer Series - What Does an Upper Primary Reading Lesson Look Like?
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Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! Guided reading in small groups is a key feature of many upper primary classrooms; however, with a move to structured literacy, there are other choices. In this episode, I will share key ideas from two key books and provide details about how you can create a robust reading lesson. While…
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Summer Series - Why It's So Scary to Let Go of Benchmark Assessment
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Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! Hello there. Welcome to the Structured Literacy Podcast. My name is Jocelyn, and I'm so pleased to welcome you here today. This week, we will tackle another tricky thing that is scary to let go of. Benchmark reading assessment. You can read more and find support at www.jocelynseameredu…
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Summer Series - Upper Primary Phonics Catch-Up Action Plan
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Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! In the past, when we had struggling readers in our class, we'd do a benchmark assessment, identify reading levels, and try to support these students in our small group rotations. But these days, with the growing awareness that guided reading, levelled texts and three queuing are no lon…
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