S5 E9 Research to the Classroom - Connecting Reading and Writing Part 1 (The Research)
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 bl...
8 Mars 202521min
S5 E8 - When Teachers are Learners - Making Professional Development Work
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 co...
1 Mars 202518min
S5 E7 - What Does Research Say About Homework?
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 ben...
22 Feb 202513min
S5 E6 - Keeping Your Team's Bus on the Road When Onboarding New Staff
In this episode of the Structured Literacy podcast, Jocelyn addresses the challenges of successfully onboarding new school staff members while maintaining instructional quality. Has something in this ...
15 Feb 202514min
S5 E5 - AI: A Tool, Not a Teacher
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 bi...
8 Feb 202512min
S5 E4 - Help! My Students Aren't Writing Enough!
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 ...
1 Feb 202519min
S5 E3 - Quick Phonics Assessment to Start the Year
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 o...
25 Jan 202514min
S5 E2 - My Most and Least Favourite F-Words (about teaching)
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. Has somet...
18 Jan 202513min
