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Causes & Effects of Literacy Difficulties

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Causes & Effects of Literacy Difficulties

Today we will be looking at...

• Causes• Effects – positive and negative• Preparing questions for learner/tutor• Visit by learner/tutor• Rico Stein – Kerry Adult Guidance

Service

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NALA’s Literacy Definition

Literacy involves listening & speaking, reading, writing, numeracy and using everyday technology to communicate and handle information. It includes more than the technical skills of communication: it also has personal, social and economic dimensions.

Literacy increases the opportunity for individuals and communities to reflect on their situation, explore new possibilities and initiate change.

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What are Causes of Literacy Difficulties

CausesPhysical

EducationalSocial & Economic

Family

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Causes

Physical/Psychological

• Poor hearing, poor vision, speech difficulties, childhood illness, specific learning difficulties

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Causes

Family• Large family, difficulties in family life,

lack of attention for child, books not present

Educational• Large classes, child with learning

difficulty not catered to, poor teaching methods, lack of support, discipline, poor attendance, streaming, early school leavers

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Causes

Social and Economic

• Poverty, poor housing, child withdrawn from school, lack of money for materials, hidden expense of free education, truancy.

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What are the Effects of Literacy Difficulties?

Positive

Negative

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What are the Effects of Literacy Difficulties?

NegativeGeneral sense of failureNegative attitudes to schoolPoor self esteemStigmatisation by societyLower social standingLimited employment prospectsLack of participation

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What are the Effects of Literacy Difficulties?

Positive

Good memoryCoping strategiesIncreased observational skillsCapable of doing many survival tasksHave different learning styles

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Literacy has a key role in...

• Combating long-term unemployment

• Access to education & training• Breaking the cycle of poverty

and dependency• Building and strengthening the

community