Learning
Skills, including Numeracy and Literacy
Literacy and numeracy are key skills of modern life as they
affect most areas of the school curriculum and are essential
for many parts of adult life and success. Some students may
have difficulties across many areas of the curriculum, or
in specific skills such as literacy, numeracy or particular
subjects. There are many factors that can affect these skills
such as concentration, motivation, teaching techniques and
absences from school.
However recent research now describes a key underlying skill
for the development of literacy as then ability to use and
manipulate sounds. Phonics has long been taught in many schools,
but the government Department for Education and Skills (DfES)
is now advocating the teaching of synthetic phonics, different
to many phonics approaches as it is based on phonemes (the
smallest unit of sound). During literacy assessments I examine
a variety of skills including phonemic / synthetic phonics,
to help identify the exact skills that the person possesses
and to recommend specific skills and activities to bring about
progress. I also have much experience in providing training
for schools in the teaching of synthetic phonics / phonemic
approaches to literacy.
Assessments also take into account many other factors such
as social and emotional skills, concentration, motivation
and thinking skills. See below for more information.
Adult literacy and numeracy:
Adults too may be concerned about their own literacy or numeracy
and may have lost confidence as a result, be embarrassed about,
or try to hide their difficulties. Adult literacy difficulties
are relatively common and there are now a number of adult
education literacy and numeracy courses available, yet some
people may be too worried to attend. I can help you examine
these difficulties, as well as strengths, in a sympathetic
and confidential manner, to help identify the best ways to
help you improve. In some cases it may be more a case of focussing
upon confidence or motivation, rather than the actual literacy
skills themselves.
Stephen Bayliss - Chartered Psychologist
The Centre
18 Prospect Road
Hythe
Kent CT21 5NH
UK
Telephone: (01303)
253304
Email: mail@charteredpsychologist.co.uk
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