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The Art of Handwriting AND Today's StudentsJune 11, 2009 Today's students do not need to learn the art of handwriting! Okay? Sorry. I said it and I really believe it. Here's the back story for my full-blown, "haterade." My blood pressure was at its peak today when I got involved in a healthy discussion about how today's students can't write. Here are a few blurbs from the discussion: Well, they can write, but not "neat enough." Their work is illegible. They text too much. The laptop is the blame, so we have to be firmer with the expectations. WHAT??? Will we ever accept the fact that today's students may not even need to know how to write - the way we were taught. Just for a moment, take a look at their world - outside of school. When are they ever "writing?" They're texting, Aim-ing, Facebook-ing, Twitter-ing, etc. Did I miss anything? NOTE: I am sure there are some exceptions. And I am also sure if the technology stopped working, then what? And point well taken. Now look at their future, 10, even 20 years from now, WHEN will they EVER write? Which makes me wonder if that's why it's not being taught as much in schools? But yet there's an expectation for NEATNESS. hmmm Even the other day, my pharmacy prescription - which just last month was written in scribble scrabble - was now a legible printout. Don't get me wrong. I LOVE when I see beautiful handwriting, and my mother has the best. But she's also from an earlier generation whereby beautiful handwriting was the expectation.Students developed mastery year after year, not just K-3 grades. Back to schools of today...if students aren't learning to master handwriting as an art - with daily drills - then they should not be penalized when they "can't write neatly." imho of course. If you know of any handwriting experts, feel free to set me straight --> nicely, though. Posted by Amy Bowllan on June 11, 2009 | Comments (7)
June 11, 2009
In response to: The Art of Handwriting AND Today's Students Do we care?? commented: I agree that kids are not expected to do handwriting in school these days. The question then becomes: Why aren't they being taught to use the keyboard then?
June 11, 2009
In response to: The Art of Handwriting AND Today's Students Amy Bowllan commented: In some schools they are expected to just "know how to write" when it's not taught. Make sense?
June 11, 2009
In response to: The Art of Handwriting AND Today's Students Sam Grumont commented: You're right about the need to practice a skill if it is to be developed. I enjoy handwriting because of the graphic look and pleasure I get from handwriting. I also learnt to touch type and I think if kids are to use keyboards effectively typing should be taught.
June 12, 2009
In response to: The Art of Handwriting AND Today's Students Kate Gladstone commented: I probably qualify as a handwriting expert -- or so say the schools (in the USA and Canada) and hospitals (USA only, so far) that hire me to teach legible rapid handwriting to everyone from 5-year-olds to MDs.
June 12, 2009
In response to: The Art of Handwriting AND Today's Students Amy Bowllan commented: Sam, I will definitely look into the Pitman Typing books, so thanks for that resource. And I like what you mentioned about "boys." It's something more schools should consider.
June 12, 2009
In response to: The Art of Handwriting AND Today's Students teachjoy commented: What about students who can't read handwriting? Current, younger teens, who have not adequately learned to write are unable to communicate with older adults. Notes from grandma? Quick feedback on some assignments? Will we sacrifice a generation of communication?
June 16, 2009
In response to: The Art of Handwriting AND Today's Students Amy Bowllan commented: Thanks a great, point, teachjoy, and one I neglected to mention in this post. My assumption is that students are far more adept at "reading writing," then writing neatly. imho
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