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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S5 E7 - What Does Research Say About Homework?
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12:52Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! For more information about the Resource Room, visit our website at https://www.jocelynseamereducation.com/the-resource-room For more information about today's episode, visit www.jocelynseamereducation.com Quick Links Jocelyn Seamer Education Homepage The Resource Room The Evergreen Tea…
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S5 E6 - Keeping Your Team's Bus on the Road When Onboarding New Staff
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14:40Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! For more information about the Resource Room, visit our website at https://www.jocelynseamereducation.com/the-resource-room For more information about today's episode, visit www.jocelynseamereducation.com Quick Links Jocelyn Seamer Education Homepage The Resource Room The Evergreen Tea…
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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 …
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S3 E4 - Help! My Students Aren't Writing Enough!
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19:32Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! For more information about the Resource Room, visit our website at https://www.jocelynseamereducation.com/the-resource-room For more information about today's episode, visit www.jocelynseamereducation.com Quick Links Jocelyn Seamer Education Homepage The Resource Room The Evergreen Tea…
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S5 E3 - Quick Phonics Assessment to Start the Year
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13:59Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! For more information about the Resource Room, visit our website at https://www.jocelynseamereducation.com/the-resource-room For more information about today's episode, visit www.jocelynseamereducation.com Quick Links Jocelyn Seamer Education Homepage The Resource Room The Evergreen Tea…
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S5 E2 - My Most and Least Favourite F-Words (about teaching)
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13:21Has 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. For more information about the Resource Room, visit our website at https://www.jocelynseameredu…
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S5 E1 - 5 Ways To Get The Best Out Of The New School Year
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17:59Has 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. For more information about the Resource Room, visit our website at https://ww…
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Summer Series - Why It's So Scary To Let Go Of Guided Reading
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23:13Has 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 sm…
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Summer Series - High Engagement in Low Variance Instruction
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21:12Has 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 fe…
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Summer Series - Research to the Classroom: Dyad Reading Part 3 (Teacher Talk)
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41:54Has 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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13:56Has 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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15:11Has 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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17:53Has 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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S4 E14 - Guidance for Evaluating Impact
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23:18Has 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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21:09Has 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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25:49Has 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. For more information about the Resource Room, visit our website at https://www.jocelynseamereducation.com/the-resource-room You can…
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S4 E11 - Making Decisions When the Floor is Lava
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20:39Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! For more information about the Resource Room, visit our website at https://www.jocelynseamereducation.com/the-resource-room For more information about today's episode, visit www.jocelynseamereducation.com Quick Links Jocelyn Seamer Education Homepage The Resource Room The Evergreen Tea…
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S4 E10 - Instructional Spring Cleaning - Timers During Classroom Fluency Work
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22:56Has 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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20:09Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! For more information about the Resource Room, visit our website at https://www.jocelynseamereducation.com/the-resource-room For more information about today's episode, visit www.jocelynseamereducation.com Quick Links Jocelyn Seamer Education Homepage The Resource Room The Evergreen Tea…
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S4 E8 - Instructional Spring Cleaning - Student News
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13:05Has 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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15:34Has 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. For more information about the Resource Room, visit our website at https://www.jocelynseamereducation.com/the-r…
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S4 E6 - Five Reasons That Traditional Professional Learning Methods Don’t Build Long-Term Knowledge
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15:13Has 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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21:10Has 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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12:58Has 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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12:27Has 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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S4 E3 - Can Great Teaching Be Scripted?
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17:48Has 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. For more information about the Resource Room, visit our website at https://www.jocelynseamereducat…
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S4 E2 - Tracking Reading Growth Without a Benchmark Assessment
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15:02Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! For more information about the Resource Room, visit our website at https://www.jocelynseamereducation.com/the-resource-room For more information about today's episode, visit www.jocelynseamereducation.com Quick Links Jocelyn Seamer Education Homepage The Resource Room The Evergreen Tea…
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S4 E1 - Harnessing Oral Language for Reading and Spelling Success
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19:46Has 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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18:20Has 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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21:11Has 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. For more information about the Resource Room, visit our website at https://www.jocelynseamereducation.com/the…
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Listener Favourites - Shifts to move to a structured approach in Years 3 to 6 Part 2
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13:49Has 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. For more information about the Resource Room, visit our website at https://www.jocelynseamereducation.com/the-re…
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Listener Favourites - Shifts to move to a structured approach in Years 3 to 6 Part 1
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9:33Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! For more information about the Resource Room, visit our website at https://www.jocelynseamereducation.com/the-resource-room For more information about today's episode, visit www.jocelynseamereducation.com Quick Links Jocelyn Seamer Education Homepage The Resource Room The Evergreen Tea…
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S3 E23 - Supporting Your Year 3-6 Team to Board the Bus
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17:16Has 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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S3 E22 - How to Choose a Phonics Program
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28:33Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! For more information about the Resource Room, visit our website at https://www.jocelynseamereducation.com/the-resource-room You can register interest in this personalized approach to professional knowledge building and skill development at JocelynSeamerEducation.com/leadingliteracy For…
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S3 E21 - 5 Ways to Get Ready for the Coming Change
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16:06Has 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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15:53Has 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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2:53Has 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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22:24Has 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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19:56Has 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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16:40Has 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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22:22Has 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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24:05Has 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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30:09Has 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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15:27Has 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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22:46Has 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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17:52Has 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. For m…
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Research to the Classroom: Daily Review Part 3 (Teacher Talk)
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30:22Has 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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16:25Has 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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16:58Has 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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12:55Has 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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