أفضل بودكاسات Structured Literacy (2025)

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S6 E16 - How to Know Whether to Quit or Persist 22:12

6d ago22:12

22:12

Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! Are your students good readers, but poor spellers? If so, you are not alone. Spelling Success in Action addresses phonics, orthography, and morphology to give students a well-rounded understanding of how our language system works. Find out how you can help your students move beyond gue…

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S6 E15 - What Does Research Say About Novel Study? 35:20

13d ago35:20

35:20

Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! Novel study has gained traction in teaching circles, but important questions arise about its suitability for all students, time management challenges, and whether it's truly evidence-based for primary schools. In this episode, Jocelyn explores • Research comparing novels with shorter s…

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S6 E14 - Should We Be Teaching Phonics in Years 3-6? 16:44

20d ago16:44

16:44

Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! Should we be teaching phonics beyond the early years? This question lands in my inbox regularly, and for good reason – it touches on critical decisions teachers must make about literacy instruction in upper primary. In this episode, Jocelyn addresses - What research tells us about spel…

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S6 E13 - We Fall to the Level of Our Systems 13:27

27d ago13:27

13:27

Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! We examine why educational practices often fail to stick in schools despite initial enthusiasm and training. The key insight is that sustainable implementation requires building systems where practices become embedded in school culture rather than being treated as temporary initiatives…

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S6 E12 - When Repeated Reading Doesn't Work 15:53

1M ago15:53

15:53

Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! Are your students good readers, but poor spellers? If so, you are not alone. Spelling Success in Action addresses phonics, orthography, and morphology to give students a well-rounded understanding of how our language system works. Find out how you can help your students move beyond gue…

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S6 E11 - The Trap Inside the Teachable Moment 13:11

1M ago13:11

13:11

Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! We must be strategic about harnessing teachable moments to ensure they enhance rather than distract from our learning objectives. Even experienced educators can get swept up in exciting classroom discussions that inadvertently create inequitable learning environments. • The satisfactio…

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S6 E10 - Before You Commit to a Program, Listen to This 32:02

2M ago32:02

32:02

Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! In this episode of the Structured Literacy Podcast, Jocelyn provides essential guidance for educational leaders navigating the complex process of selecting instructional programs. She introduces a research-informed practice model that balances research findings, professional knowledge,…

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S6 E9 - From Wasted Hours to Real Impact: Research Findings About PD That Actually Works 23:47

2M ago23:47

23:47

Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! Too much professional development feels like a box-ticking exercise with little to show for the time invested. In this episode, Jocelyn unpacks decades of research findings to reveal the seven elements that make PD truly effective, and shows how leaders and teachers can stop wasting ti…

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S6 E8 - From Compliance to Commitment: Transforming School Improvement 23:31

2M ago23:31

23:31

Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! Sustainable school improvement happens when change is done with teachers, not to them, and when professional learning builds genuine understanding rather than just compliance with programs. • The key difference between compliance and commitment in school change • Why program implementa…

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S6 E7 - Is Your PL Transformative or Transactional? 16:38

2M ago16:38

16:38

Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! In this episode, Jocelyn unpacks a crucial distinction in the world of education: the difference between professional learning that simply ticks a box and learning that leads to lasting transformation in classrooms. Drawing on her experience as both a teacher and professional learning …

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S6 E6 - Why Confidence is a Misleading Measure of Capability 17:43

3M ago17:43

17:43

Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! In this episode of the Structured Literacy podcast, Jocelyn challenges the common assumption that teacher confidence equals competence, drawing on the Dunning-Kruger effect to show how the least skilled teachers often overestimate their abilities while knowledgeable educators frequentl…

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S6 E5 - How to Reclaim Your Professional Judgement 19:09

3M ago19:09

19:09

Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! Professional judgment grows from a foundation of deep, defensible knowledge about how learning actually works. When you understand the cognitive science behind reading development, why systematic phonics instruction matters, and how orthographic mapping occurs, you're equipped to make …

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S6 E4 - Should We Bring Back the Read-Aloud? 19:36

3M ago19:36

19:36

Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! In this episode of the Structured Literacy podcast, Jocelyn argues for reintroducing regular read-alouds in upper primary classrooms, which have largely disappeared amid the focus on explicit, systematic instruction. She explores how interactive read-alouds build oral language foundati…

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S6 E3 - How Do We Prevent Progress Being Wiped Out In a Swing Of The Pendulum? 17:11

3M ago17:11

17:11

Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! In this episode of the Structured Literacy podcast, Jocelyn addresses how to safeguard the progress made in evidence-based literacy instruction by making data collection an integral part of teaching rather than an administrative burden. Drawing on Teacher Voice survey data showing sign…

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S6 E2 - Simple Levers to Pull to Increase Your Impact 13:31

3M ago13:31

13:31

Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! In this episode of the Structured Literacy podcast, Jocelyn outlines five strategic refinements to boost teaching effectiveness once foundational structured literacy practices are established. Drawing on cognitive science research including Dehaene's four pillars of learning and Rosens…

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S6 E1 - Staying Motivated in Tough Times 13:00

4M ago13:00

13:00

Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! In this episode of the Structured Literacy podcast, Jocelyn addresses how educators can maintain momentum during challenging periods by celebrating incremental progress rather than focusing solely on major outcomes like NAPLAN results. She outlines five key milestones worth celebrating…

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Listener Favourites: 5 Evidence Informed Alternatives to Independent Silent Reading 18:20

4M ago18:20

18:20

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 chi…

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Listener Favourite: Planning To Make Report Writing Easier 23:19

4M ago23:19

23:19

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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S5 E20 - If They Knew It, They Would Do It 14:16

4M ago14:16

14:16

Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! In this episode of the Structured Literacy podcast, Jocelyn challenges the common teacher assumption that students "know" content simply because it was taught, arguing that if students truly knew it, they would demonstrate it consistently. Drawing on cognitive load theory and John Swel…

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S5 E19 - Why Students Find Writing Persuasive Texts So Difficult 19:53

5M ago19:53

19:53

Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! In this episode of the Structured Literacy podcast, Jocelyn explores why students struggle with persuasive writing despite teachers implementing traditional "best practices" like modelled writing and scaffolds. Drawing on cognitive load theory, she identifies five critical mistakes: ov…

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S5 E18 - Why an Evidence-Based Literacy Block Might Not Be the Best Goal for Your School 14:11

5M ago14:11

14:11

Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! In this thought-provoking episode of the Structured Literacy podcast, Jocelyn challenges the common goal of implementing an "evidence-based literacy block," arguing for a more nuanced approach to school improvement. She identifies three key problems with this focus: the assumption that…

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S5 E17 - MTSS for Reading with Stephanie Stollar 42:14

5M ago42:14

42:14

Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! In this interview episode of the Structured Literacy podcast, Jocelyn speaks with educational consultant Stephanie Stollar about Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) for reading improvement. Stephanie distinguishes MTSS from traditional RTI approaches, explaining that MTSS is a compr…

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S5 E16 - Is Whole Class Phonics Instruction Really Equitable? 27:01

5M ago27:01

27:01

Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! In this episode of the Structured Literacy podcast, Jocelyn challenges the common assumption that whole class phonics instruction is more equitable than targeted grouping, arguing that cognitive science research suggests otherwise. Drawing on cognitive load theory and John Sweller's re…

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S5 E15 - Interview with Jenny Cole - Navigating Leadership in a Changing Landscape 48:55

6M ago48:55

48:55

Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! In this interview episode of the Structured Literacy podcast, Jocelyn speaks with leadership coach and "recovering principal" Jenny Cole about navigating school leadership challenges in today's complex educational environment. Jenny provides practical strategies for overcoming imposter…

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S5 E14 - It's Time to Say Goodbye to the Independent Research Project 26:45

6M ago26:45

26:45

Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! In this episode of the Structured Literacy podcast, Jocelyn argues for abandoning traditional independent research projects, which she contends harm student learning by asking novices to teach themselves complex topics without adequate support. Drawing on cognitive load theory and Davi…

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S5 E13 - Maximising Your Lesson Prime Time 18:00

6M ago18:00

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Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! In this episode of the Structured Literacy podcast, Jocelyn explores the cognitive science concept of primacy and recency, first researched by Hermann Ebbinghaus in the 1880s, which reveals that students best remember information presented at the beginning and end of lessons while cont…

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S5 E12 - The Secret Weapon for Effective Retrieval Practice 15:14

7M ago15:14

15:14

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 a…

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S5 E11 Research to the Classroom - Connecting Reading and Writing Part 3 (Teacher Talk) 59:43

7M ago59:43

59:43

Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! In this final episode of the research to classroom series on connecting reading and writing, Jocelyn interviews Rachael, a deputy principal at a small South Australian public school, about the practical implementation of integrated literacy instruction. Rachael shares her school's jour…

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S5 E10 Research to the Classroom - Connecting Reading and Writing Part 2 (Practical Application) 21:06

7M ago21:06

21:06

Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! In this second installment of the research to classroom series on connecting reading and writing, Jocelyn presents five evidence-informed strategies for integrating literacy instruction to achieve stronger student outcomes. The strategies include integrating reading and writing in phon…

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S5 E9 Research to the Classroom - Connecting Reading and Writing Part 1 (The Research) 22:21

7M ago22:21

22:21

Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! In this first episode of a new research to classroom series, Jocelyn explores the scientific foundation for integrating reading and writing instruction, moving beyond traditional separated literacy blocks toward evidence-informed approaches. Drawing on research from Fitzgerald and Shan…

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S5 E8 - When Teachers are Learners - Making Professional Development Work 19:24

7M ago19:24

19:24

Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! In this episode of the Structured Literacy podcast, Jocelyn explores how to make teacher professional development more effective by applying Rosenshine's principles of instruction to adult learning contexts. Drawing on cognitive science research and the understanding that adults benefi…

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S5 E7 - What Does Research Say About Homework? 13:47

8M ago13:47

13:47

Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! In this episode of the Structured Literacy podcast, Jocelyn examines the mixed research on homework effectiveness, exploring two key studies that provide insights into when homework might actually benefit students. Drawing on research by Hindin and Paratore (2007) showing gains from ho…

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S5 E6 - Keeping Your Team's Bus on the Road When Onboarding New Staff 15:34

8M ago15:34

15:34

Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! In this episode of the Structured Literacy podcast, Jocelyn addresses the challenges of successfully onboarding new staff members while maintaining instructional quality in schools that have been implementing structured literacy approaches. She emphasises that you cannot catch new staf…

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S5 E5 - AI: A Tool, Not a Teacher 12:50

8M ago12:50

12:50

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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S5 E4 - Help! My Students Aren't Writing Enough! 20:26

8M ago20:26

20:26

Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! In this episode of the Structured Literacy podcast, Jocelyn addresses the common teacher concern about insufficient student writing by sharing her own failed experiment with "30 Days of Writing" that highlighted the importance of prerequisites for successful composition. She emphasises…

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S5 E3 - Quick Phonics Assessment to Start the Year 14:53

9M ago14:53

14:53

Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! In this episode of the Structured Literacy podcast, Jocelyn provides a practical whole-class method for efficiently assessing phonics knowledge at the start of the school year without spending weeks on individual testing. Using whiteboards and working in manageable chunks of five graph…

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S5 E2 - My Most and Least Favourite F-Words (about teaching) 14:15

9M ago14:15

14:15

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. Are your students good readers, but poor spellers? If so, you are not alone. Spelling Success i…

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S5 E1 - 5 Ways To Get The Best Out Of The New School Year 18:53

9M ago18:53

18:53

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. Are your students good readers, but poor spellers? If so, you are not alone. …

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Summer Series - Why It's So Scary To Let Go Of Guided Reading 24:08

9M ago24:08

24:08

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 sm…

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Summer Series - High Engagement in Low Variance Instruction 22:06

10M ago22:06

22:06

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 fe…

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Summer Series - Research to the Classroom: Dyad Reading Part 3 (Teacher Talk) 41:51

10M ago41:51

41:51

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) 14:50

10M ago14:50

14:50

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) 16:05

10M ago16:05

16:05

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 18:47

10M ago18:47

18:47

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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S4 E14 - Guidance for Evaluating Impact 24:12

11M ago24:12

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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 22:03

11M ago22:03

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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 25:46

11M ago25:46

25:46

Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! In this episode of the Structured Literacy podcast, Jocelyn provides practical guidance for accurately grading early years reading by focusing on Australian Curriculum achievement standards rather than program assessments or benchmark levels. She breaks down Foundation through Year 2 e…

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S4 E11 - Making Decisions When the Floor is Lava 21:33

11M ago21:33

21:33

Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! In this episode of the Structured Literacy podcast, Jocelyn addresses the overwhelming pressure school leaders face when transitioning to structured literacy, using the "floor is lava" metaphor to describe the urgency that can lead to poor decision-making. She warns against two critica…

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S4 E10 - Instructional Spring Cleaning - Timers During Classroom Fluency Work 23:50

12M ago23:50

23:50

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 21:03

12M ago21:03

21:03

Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! In this episode of the Structured Literacy podcast, Jocelyn examines the common classroom practice of bringing one student to the front to answer questions, arguing that while it benefits the chosen student, it creates passive learning experiences for the rest of the class whose attent…

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