S6 E13 - We Fall to the Level of Our Systems
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 practice...
13 Sep 202513min
S6 E12 - When Repeated Reading Doesn't Work
Repeated reading doesn't work for all students because fluency issues have different root causes. Understanding four reading profiles helps target the right intervention: Speedy & accurateSlow & accur...
6 Sep 202515min
S6 E11 - The Trap Inside the Teachable Moment
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 disc...
31 Aug 202512min
S6 E10 - Before You Commit to a Program, Listen to This
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 re...
23 Aug 202531min
S6 E9 - From Wasted Hours to Real Impact: Research Findings About PD That Actually Works
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 element...
16 Aug 202523min
S6 E8 - From Compliance to Commitment: Transforming School Improvement
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...
9 Aug 202523min
S6 E7 - Is Your PL Transformative or Transactional?
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...
2 Aug 202516min
S6 E6 - Why Confidence is a Misleading Measure of Capability
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 skill...
26 Jul 202517min
