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The Structured Literacy Podcast

Jocelyn Seamer
Structured Literacy
Education
Literacy
Phonics Instruction
Retrieval Practice
Daily Review
Language Development
Spelling Skills
Reading Skills
Phonics Assessment
Nonsense Words
Explicit Teaching
Spelling Instruction
Reading Instruction
Australian Curriculum
Professional Learning
Cognitive Load Theory
Spaced Learning
Phonemic Awareness
Explicit Direct Instruction

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 i... more

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We map out a practical path to targeted phonics that lifts every learner. We define instructional precision, show how to gather the right data, and share a step-by-step launch plan that works in real schools with limited adults.

• clarifying whole c... more

We challenge the assumption that whole-class phonics with a little extra is the most effective route and explore why targeted Tier 1 grouping often delivers stronger gains. Using cognitive load theory and intervention research, we show how matched co... more

We unpack how to use decodable texts with precision so beginners practise the code instead of guessing. We share the biggest mistakes schools make, how to spot readiness to transition, and a staged text diet that blends decodables with rich literatur... more

In this episode, we weigh the current research on decodable and leveled texts, separate durable findings from weak claims, and explore which research findings we can confidently base decisions on. 

Some of the research focus explored in this episode ... more

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Stephanie Stollar
Educational consultant and author, focusing on improving reading outcomes
Stephanie Stollar Consulting
Episode: S5 E17 - MTSS for Reading with Stephanie Stollar
Jenny Cole
Leadership consultant and former principal with a focus on supporting new and aspiring educational leaders.
Positively Beaming
Episode: S5 E15 - Interview with Jenny Cole - Navigating Leadership in a Changing Landscape
Kirby McDonald
Experienced teacher currently teaching year five in New South Wales
Trinity Anglican College
Episode: Summer Series - Research to the Classroom: Dyad Reading Part 3 (Teacher Talk)
Jo Griffin
Educator and member of the leadership team at Newtown Primary School
Newtown Primary School
Episode: Research to the Classroom - Daily Review Part 3 (Teacher Talk)

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Jocelyn Seamer
Host and advocate for structured literacy, teacher supporter, and educator advocate.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 95 ratings
  • Amazing

    This lady is fabulous, everything can easily be implemented into the classroom. She will respond to questions on fb and is down to earth. So inspiring!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kathy Loader
    Australia9 months ago
  • Brilliant show again!

    Are you a teacher, literacy coach, consultant or principal with questions about teaching literacy? You have come to the right place. Each week Jocelyn tackles literacy in a practical, understandable and concise episode. I discovered this podcast in April 2024 and it’s been a game changer. Jump on the structured literacy bus and feel confident that the driver knows what’s she’s talking about and where she’s going. As a French immersion literacy consultant with 32 years of teaching experience,... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Seastarmusic
    Canadaa year ago
  • Always clear and concise advice

    Jocelyn is very easy to listen to and with only 20 minutes podcasts it is easy to listen to in the car to and from work. Great clear, concise advice given for any educator wherever they are on their journey. Keep them coming!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gfun1
    Australia3 years ago
  • Excellent !!

    So lovely to hear your background and the passion in your voice ! It brings tears to my eyes for all the little learners that got stuck with a predictable text and then couldn’t get it . Thank goodness we have so many on the bus now !! Every child has a chance to learn with best practice!! Looking forward to listening to the next podcast ! Lovely new medium !! Thank you !

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Far North Queensland
    Australia3 years ago
  • Excited

    Can’t wait for more episodes

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    meagsteach
    Australia3 years ago

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Shows practical, classroom-ready literacy guidance.
Content is consistently uplifting and focused on real-world outcomes for kids.
Host's expertise and supportive tone come through in every episode.
Concise 20-minute format makes it easy to listen during commutes.

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S5 E13 - Maximising Your Lesson Prime Time
Q: What is the maximum time our students can meaningfully engage in learning?
Jocelyn recommends structuring lessons to fit the cognitive limits of students, breaking longer lessons into shorter segments.
S5 E13 - Maximising Your Lesson Prime Time
Q: Are we getting straight to the point of instruction when a lesson begins?
She asserts that housekeeping tasks should be kept out of prime time windows to maintain focus on learning.
S5 E13 - Maximising Your Lesson Prime Time
Q: How are we deliberately creating transitions that signal shifts between lesson segments?
Jocelyn advises using brief activity changes and clear verbal cues, rather than wasting time on unnecessary activities.
S5 E13 - Maximising Your Lesson Prime Time
Q: Are we reserving the first part of lessons for the most critical concepts, vocabulary, and skills, and teaching them explicitly?
Jocelyn emphasizes the importance of using prime time for crucial instruction rather than asking students to discover concepts themselves, as this improves retention.
S3 E18 - Explicit Instruction That Doesn't Come At The Expense Of High Flyers
Q: How can schools ensure that high-flying students remain engaged while learning?
By providing them with options for deeper investigation and allowing them choice in how they demonstrate their learning, while still maintaining classroom structure.

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