New Online Course: Build the Foundations for Your Literacy Block in Years 3 to 6
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...
11 Jun 20243min
S3 E19 - How To Make Sure That Your Spelling Instruction Is Explicit
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 cha...
8 Jun 202422min
S3 E18 - Explicit Instruction That Doesn't Come At The Expense Of High Flyers
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, ex...
1 Jun 202420min
S3 E17 - Do Nonsense Words have a Place in Upper Primary?
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...
25 Mai 202417min
S3 E16 - Planning To Make Report Writing Easier
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 pra...
18 Mai 202422min
S3 E15 - Four Points to Consider When Pacing Phonics Instruction
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 ph...
11 Mai 202424min
S3 E14 - It's Time to Take Radical Responsibility for Student Outcomes
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 loo...
4 Mai 202429min
S3 E13 - Engaging Reluctant Students in the Classroom
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...
27 Apr 202415min
