Podcast Episodes

S1 E9 - What does 'authentic text' really mean in the Australian curriculum?

Season 1 Episode 9

 In this episode, we will explore what the term authentic text really means in the Australian curriculum and what that means for us as teachers who teach beginning readers.

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Published on 2 years, 7 months ago

S1 E8 - What goes into an Upper Primary Literacy Block?

Season 1 Episode 8

Hello there, and welcome to the Structured Literacy Podcast. My name is Jocelyn, and today we will be talking about the upper primary literacy block. For a long time, we have focused exclusively on w…

Published on 2 years, 8 months ago

S1 E7 - Why It's So Scary to Let Go of Benchmark Assessment

Season 1 Episode 7

 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 are going to tackle another of the tricky things that it's scar…

Published on 2 years, 8 months ago

S1 E6 - Why It's So Scary to Let Go of Guided Reading

Season 1 Episode 6

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 m…

Published on 2 years, 8 months ago

S1 E5 - Should I Go Rogue or Follow My School's Approach to Literacy?

Season 1 Episode 5

In this episode, I explore the issue of 'going rogue'. Usually, this means going your own way or teaching in a way that is contrary to your school's approach. There are many reasons that someone goes…

Published on 2 years, 8 months ago

S1 E4 - How can I convince my school to get on board the structured literacy bus with me?

Season 1 Episode 4

The idea of The Structured Literacy Bus occurred to me a few years ago. It was the idea that we're all moving in the same direction, that everybody is welcome and that we are part of a network of pri…

Published on 2 years, 9 months ago

S1 E3 - How to know if your Resources are Evidence Aligned

Season 1 Episode 3

One of the most common questions asked in Facebook groups about literacy instruction is, is this a Science of Reading resource? It's a question that usually ends up with a variety of answers ranging …

Published on 2 years, 9 months ago

S1 E2 - Should we be using programs to teach reading?

Season 1 Episode 2

Using commercial programs has its benefits and also a few drawbacks. Everyone seems to have their own opinion on whether or not we should be using them at all. In today's episode, we'll explore the r…

Published on 2 years, 9 months ago

Special - A Love Letter to all Teachers Everywhere

In this episode, I read to you the introduction of my new book, Reading Success in the Early Primary Years. Let's go.

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Published on 2 years, 9 months ago

S1 Episode 1 - Jocelyn's Structured Literacy Journey

Season 1 Episode 1

Hi there. My name is Jocelyn Seamer; welcome to the very first episode of The Structured Literacy Podcast. In this episode, I share a little bit about my background and my structured literacy journey…

Published on 2 years, 10 months ago