Going straight down broadway with our twist at the end. Join veteran baseball fans Jimmy Shin and Oliver Jung for their take on MLB this season.
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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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S4 E2 - Tracking Reading Growth Without a Benchmark Assessment
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S4 E1 - Harnessing Oral Language for Reading and Spelling Success
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Has 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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S3 E27 - Tier One Instruction That Hits the Mark
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Has 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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S3 E26 - Tier-Two Instruction That Hits The Mark.
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Has 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. Quick Links Jocelyn Seamer Education Homepage The Resource Room The Evergreen Teacher Shop Youtube channel Fa…
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S3 Ep25 - Shifts to move to a structured approach in Years 3 to 6 Part 2
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Has 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. Quick Links Jocelyn Seamer Education Homepage The Resource Room The Evergreen Teacher Shop Youtube channel Faceb…
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S3 E24 - Shifts to move to a structured approach in Years 3 to 6 Part 1
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S3 E23 - Supporting Your Year 3-6 Team to Board the Bus
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Has 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 E21 - 5 Ways to Get Ready for the Coming Change
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Has 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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Has 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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Has 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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Has 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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Has 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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Has 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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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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S3 E15 - Four Points to Consider When Pacing Phonics Instruction
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Has 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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Has 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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Has 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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Has 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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Has 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. Quick…
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Research to the Classroom: Daily Review Part 3 (Teacher Talk)
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Has 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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Has 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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Has 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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Has 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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S3 Episode 6 - 5 Things to do Instead of Asking for Hands Up
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Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! On today's episode, I'd like to speak with you about how you can get bang for your buck in the good stuff in the classrooms. That is through an element of explicit instruction that we have all seen in action but that so many of us are yet to embrace—not asking students to put their han…
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S3 Episode 5 - When Having the Right Stuff Isn't Enough
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Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! In today's episode, I will run through a few shifts we might've made in our schools and share some pointers for how you can get the best out of each of them. Let's start with the early years. There are two main things to consider here. That is phonics instruction and decodable text; of…
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Research to the Classroom - Dyad Reading Part 3 (Teacher Talk)
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Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! 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 h…
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Research to the Classroom - Dyad Reading Part 2 (Practical Application)
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Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! This Week's Episode. This is the second episode in our current Research to the Classroom series about assisted reading. Our Research to the Classroom series is in three parts: part one, where we share a published research paper; part two, where we unpack what classroom instruction migh…
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Research to the Classroom - Dyad Reading Part 1 (The Research)
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Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! 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…
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S3 Episode 1 - Getting Clear About What is Important
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Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! I'd like to start us off for the year with an episode all about goals. We're going to talk about getting clear on some things that are important. There are so many things that we all get hung up about and overcomplicate in our quest to ensure that every child learns to read and write, …
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Summer Series - What Does an Upper Primary Reading Lesson Look Like?
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Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! Guided reading in small groups is a key feature of many upper primary classrooms; however, with a move to structured literacy, there are other choices. In this episode, I will share key ideas from two key books and provide details about how you can create a robust reading lesson. Quick…
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Summer Series - Why It's So Scary to Let Go of Benchmark Assessment
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Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! 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 will tackle another tricky thing that is scary to let go of. Benchmark reading assessment. You can read more and find support at www.jocelynseameredu…
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Summer Series - Upper Primary Phonics Catch-Up Action Plan
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Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! In the past, when we had struggling readers in our class, we'd do a benchmark assessment, identify reading levels, and try to support these students in our small group rotations. But these days, with the growing awareness that guided reading, levelled texts and three queuing are no lon…
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Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! Jocelyn shares a Christmas message for all the busy educators out there. Quick Links Jocelyn Seamer Education Homepage The Resource Room The Evergreen Teacher Shop Youtube channel Facebook Page #jocelynseamereducation #literacy #bestpractice #earlyprimaryyears #primaryschool #primarysc…
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Summer Series - Why It's So Scary to Let Go of Guided Reading
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Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! In this week's episode, we will talk about some of the mindsets and thinking we need to shift when it comes to moving from a small group, guided reading situation to working with a more structured literacy block. Quick Links Jocelyn Seamer Education Homepage The Resource Room The Everg…
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Summer Series - How do I tackle Spelling in the Early Years?
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Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! In this episode, I'm going to share some key findings from theory and research when it comes to spelling, evaluate a common practice in spelling instruction, and then go on to suggest instructional practices that are a more efficient and effective alternative based on the research on m…
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Summer Series - What goes into an Upper Primary Literacy Block?
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Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! 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 what goes into the early years literacy block and upper primary teachers; it is your tu…
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S2 Episode 15 - How to Look After Yourself During Report Writing (Term 4 2023)
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Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! As we enter the season of report writing, I'd like to dedicate this podcast episode to all the teachers working tirelessly to complete their semester two reports and the leaders who will be reading them. Having worn both hats, I know that there were days when I found writing the report…
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S2 Episode 14 - Should we be using programs to teach reading? (2023)
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Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! Every year we consider what the next year will bring. Invariably, our thoughts turn to what programs we will use. In this episode (originally published in January 2023) Jocelyn explores the benefits and limitations of programs and share suggestions for how to get the best from them wit…
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S2 Episode 13 - What does it mean to be a productive member of our education community?
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Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! Today in the podcast, we're going to change tone a little bit, and I'd like to talk to you about civility. We have all had the experience of civility and collaborative working and we've all had the opposite. Basically, I want to talk about what it means to be a productive member of our…
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S2 Episode 12 - Bonus Episode - What to expect on a change journey
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Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! Hello, hello, and welcome. My name is Jocelyn, and I am delighted to bring you this 5-day program called Making Sense of Structured Literacy. I look forward to sharing some ideas to make your teaching life easier and your student's results even better. Day 1 - What to expect on a chang…
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S2 Episode 11 - How do I help my students who aren't blending?
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Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! In this episode of the Structured Literacy Podcast, I answer 3 burning questions that have been asked in the On the Structured Literacy Bus Facebook group. When one person asks a question, you can bet your bottom dollar that others will benefit from the answers. So, let's dive in. Q1 -…
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S2 Episode 10 - A NICE Framework for Choosing a New Approach
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Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! In this episode of the podcast, I'd like to share a framework with you that I think will be incredibly useful to help you make decisions about any new approaches you are thinking of adopting. At this time of year in particular, it's common to see schools eagerly order new programs, org…
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S2 Episode 9 - Why are Words So Confusing?
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Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! In this episode of the Structured Literacy Podcast, I discuss how English words can seem confusing. Still, they are largely logical when we understand four key areas: phonics, orthography, morphology, and etymology. The truth is that spelling needs to be explicitly taught, just like re…
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Season 2 Episode 8 - Why isn't my Tier 1 Instruction working?
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Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! Hello, and welcome to the Structured Literacy Podcast. My name is Jocelyn, and I'm so pleased that you've decided to join me for this episode. A little while ago, I created an episode called, why Isn't My Tier Two Instruction Working? This was season 2, episode 3. In this episode, I sh…
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S2 Episode 7 - What goes into a great text-based unit?
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Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! In this episode, I'd like to share some of my secrets for writing and teaching text-based units that will engage all your students in learning age-appropriate content. Quick Links Jocelyn Seamer Education Homepage The Resource Room The Evergreen Teacher Shop Youtube channel Facebook Pa…
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S2 Episode 6 - How do I create an integrated literacy block?
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Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! In today's podcast episode, we will discuss the issue of creating an integrated literacy block. This episode starts with a trip down memory lane of my early childhood experiences, but the episode is for all grades of primary school. So, upper primary folks stick with me. This episode i…
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S2 Episode 5 - How Do We Know That It's Time To Start And Stop Reading Decodables?
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Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! Welcome to this week's episode of the Structured Literacy Podcast. I am coming to you from Pataway Burnie in gorgeous Tasmania. I'm Jocelyn, and so pleased that you've been able to join me. In this episode, I'm going to discuss a question that comes up often in our live events and onli…
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S2 Episode 4 - How to Maintain High Engagement in Low Variance Instruction
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Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! 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 …
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S2 Episode 3 - Why isn't my tier-two instruction working?
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Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! Today on the podcast, I'll be talking about tier two instruction, some circumstances that result in it not being as effective as it could be, and some things that we could do to ensure that our and our students' efforts result in great outcomes. Quick Links Jocelyn Seamer Education Hom…
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