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Jul 05, 2025•16 min•Season 6Ep. 3
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Jun 28, 2025•13 min•Season 6Ep. 2
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Jun 21, 2025•12 min•Season 6Ep. 1
Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! Today, I want to talk to you about an issue that has had me with a bee in my bonnet for a little while now, and that is the large amount of time that many children spend in independent silent reading during literacy instruction. Now, my challenge with this is not that it is bad for children to read on their own; in fact, we know that there are positive impacts. Professor Pam Snow from La Trobe University often says that once childre...
Jun 14, 2025•18 min•Season 5Ep. 22
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 bo...
Jun 07, 2025•23 min•Season 5Ep. 21
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May 31, 2025•14 min•Season 5Ep. 20
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May 24, 2025•19 min•Season 5Ep. 19
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May 17, 2025•13 min•Season 5Ep. 18
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May 10, 2025•42 min•Season 5Ep. 17
Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! Quick Links Jocelyn Seamer Education Homepage The Resource Room Youtube channel Facebook Page #jocelynseamereducation #literacy #bestpractice #earlyprimaryyears #primaryschool #primaryschools #primaryschoolteacher #earlyyearseducation #earlyyearseducator #structuredliteracy #scienceofreading #classroom #learning #learningisfun #studentsuccess #studentsupport #teacherlife #theresourceroom #theevergreenteacher #upperprimary #upperprim...
May 03, 2025•26 min•Season 5Ep. 16
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Apr 26, 2025•48 min•Season 5Ep. 15
Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! Quick Links Jocelyn Seamer Education Homepage The Resource Room Youtube channel Facebook Page #jocelynseamereducation #literacy #bestpractice #earlyprimaryyears #primaryschool #primaryschools #primaryschoolteacher #earlyyearseducation #earlyyearseducator #structuredliteracy #scienceofreading #classroom #learning #learningisfun #studentsuccess #studentsupport #teacherlife #theresourceroom #theevergreenteacher #upperprimary #upperprim...
Apr 12, 2025•26 min•Season 5Ep. 14
Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! Quick Links Jocelyn Seamer Education Homepage The Resource Room Youtube channel Facebook Page #jocelynseamereducation #literacy #bestpractice #earlyprimaryyears #primaryschool #primaryschools #primaryschoolteacher #earlyyearseducation #earlyyearseducator #structuredliteracy #scienceofreading #classroom #learning #learningisfun #studentsuccess #studentsupport #teacherlife #theresourceroom #theevergreenteacher #upperprimary #upperprim...
Apr 05, 2025•17 min•Season 5Ep. 13
Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! Curriculum organisers are powerful tools for implementing effective retrieval practice in the classroom. These simple three-page documents provide clarity for teachers about what to teach while helping students understand exactly what they need to focus on during retrieval and review activities. • Originated from Joe Kirby's "knowledge organisers" at the Michaela School in London • Provide clarity for teachers on what content to cov...
Mar 29, 2025•15 min•Season 5Ep. 12
Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! Quick Links Jocelyn Seamer Education Homepage The Resource Room Youtube channel Facebook Page #jocelynseamereducation #literacy #bestpractice #earlyprimaryyears #primaryschool #primaryschools #primaryschoolteacher #earlyyearseducation #earlyyearseducator #structuredliteracy #scienceofreading #classroom #learning #learningisfun #studentsuccess #studentsupport #teacherlife #theresourceroom #theevergreenteacher #upperprimary #upperprim...
Mar 22, 2025•59 min•Season 5Ep. 11
Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! Quick Links Jocelyn Seamer Education Homepage The Resource Room Youtube channel Facebook Page #jocelynseamereducation #literacy #bestpractice #earlyprimaryyears #primaryschool #primaryschools #primaryschoolteacher #earlyyearseducation #earlyyearseducator #structuredliteracy #scienceofreading #classroom #learning #learningisfun #studentsuccess #studentsupport #teacherlife #theresourceroom #theevergreenteacher #upperprimary #upperprim...
Mar 15, 2025•20 min•Season 5Ep. 10
Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! Quick Links Jocelyn Seamer Education Homepage The Resource Room Youtube channel Facebook Page #jocelynseamereducation #literacy #bestpractice #earlyprimaryyears #primaryschool #primaryschools #primaryschoolteacher #earlyyearseducation #earlyyearseducator #structuredliteracy #scienceofreading #classroom #learning #learningisfun #studentsuccess #studentsupport #teacherlife #theresourceroom #theevergreenteacher #upperprimary #upperprim...
Mar 08, 2025•22 min•Season 5Ep. 9
Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! Quick Links Jocelyn Seamer Education Homepage The Resource Room Youtube channel Facebook Page #jocelynseamereducation #literacy #bestpractice #earlyprimaryyears #primaryschool #primaryschools #primaryschoolteacher #earlyyearseducation #earlyyearseducator #structuredliteracy #scienceofreading #classroom #learning #learningisfun #studentsuccess #studentsupport #teacherlife #theresourceroom #theevergreenteacher #upperprimary #upperprim...
Mar 01, 2025•19 min•Season 5Ep. 8
Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! Quick Links Jocelyn Seamer Education Homepage The Resource Room Youtube channel Facebook Page #jocelynseamereducation #literacy #bestpractice #earlyprimaryyears #primaryschool #primaryschools #primaryschoolteacher #earlyyearseducation #earlyyearseducator #structuredliteracy #scienceofreading #classroom #learning #learningisfun #studentsuccess #studentsupport #teacherlife #theresourceroom #theevergreenteacher #upperprimary #upperprim...
Feb 22, 2025•13 min•Season 5Ep. 7
Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! Quick Links Jocelyn Seamer Education Homepage The Resource Room Youtube channel Facebook Page #jocelynseamereducation #literacy #bestpractice #earlyprimaryyears #primaryschool #primaryschools #primaryschoolteacher #earlyyearseducation #earlyyearseducator #structuredliteracy #scienceofreading #classroom #learning #learningisfun #studentsuccess #studentsupport #teacherlife #theresourceroom #theevergreenteacher #upperprimary #upperprim...
Feb 15, 2025•15 min•Season 5Ep. 6
Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! This episode discusses the nuanced role of AI in education, emphasizing that while it can enhance teaching, it should not replace the expertise of skilled educators. Listeners learn about cognitive biases impacting knowledge perception and practical strategies for using AI effectively in teacher planning. Key points • AI tools should support teachers, not replace them • The need for teacher expertise when using AI • Cognitive bias a...
Feb 08, 2025•12 min•Season 5Ep. 5
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Feb 01, 2025•20 min•Season 5Ep. 4
Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! Quick Links Jocelyn Seamer Education Homepage The Resource Room Youtube channel Facebook Page #jocelynseamereducation #literacy #bestpractice #earlyprimaryyears #primaryschool #primaryschools #primaryschoolteacher #earlyyearseducation #earlyyearseducator #structuredliteracy #scienceofreading #classroom #learning #learningisfun #studentsuccess #studentsupport #teacherlife #theresourceroom #theevergreenteacher #upperprimary #upperprim...
Jan 25, 2025•14 min•Season 5Ep. 3
Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! This week's episode is a little fun with a serious message. I will tell you about my most and least favourite F words, but don't worry; there won't be any swearing. Let's begin with a story. Quick Links Jocelyn Seamer Education Homepage The Resource Room Youtube channel Facebook Page #jocelynseamereducation #literacy #bestpractice #earlyprimaryyears #primaryschool #primaryschools #primaryschoolteacher #earlyyearseducation #earlyyear...
Jan 18, 2025•14 min•Season 5Ep. 2
Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! We start each year with big plans and goals. In this episode of the Structured Literacy Podcast, I'd like to share five practical ways to get closer and maybe even achieve the goals you have set for yourself. Quick Links Jocelyn Seamer Education Homepage The Resource Room Youtube channel Facebook Page #jocelynseamereducation #literacy #bestpractice #earlyprimaryyears #primaryschool #primaryschools #primaryschoolteacher #earlyyearsed...
Jan 11, 2025•18 min•Season 5Ep. 1
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 get you prepared for 2025. Today's Episode In this week's episode, we're going to talk about some of the mindsets and thinking we need to shift when it comes to making that move from a small group, guided reading situation to working with a more structured literacy block. While evidence-informed programs are seen in many schools, this ...
Jan 04, 2025•23 min•Season 4Ep. 20
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 You may have heard the phrase "low variance" in relation to literacy instruction. Low variance refers to instruction that has the following features: Firstly, it usually has a scope and sequence or a clear outline of specific content that is to be taught. People know what they're going to te...
Dec 28, 2024•21 min•Season 4Ep. 19
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. Kirby shares insights on fluency practice in her classroom and talks about her journey towards understanding structured literacy. Listeners who have ...
Dec 21, 2024•41 min•Season 4Ep. 18
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 series? The Research to the Classroom series is made up of three episodes. The first episode is a discussion of a research paper. The second episode ...
Dec 14, 2024•14 min•Season 4Ep. 17
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 Grader's Reading Achievement. It was published in 2017 by Lisa Brown, Kathleen Moore, Bradley Wilcox, and Tyson Barrett. And they're from the Utah St...
Dec 07, 2024•15 min•Season 4Ep. 16
