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Peer reviewedSmith, Peter – Reading Teacher, 1987
Responds to Karl Koenke's article on handwriting in the November 1986 issue of "The Reading Teacher" and offers an alternative opinion on handwriting instruction based on instruction methods in the United Kingdom. (JC)
Descriptors: Cursive Writing, Foreign Countries, Handwriting, Printing
Peer reviewedArmitage, Doreen; Ratzlaff, Harold – Journal of Educational Research, 1985
Printing and writing skills and their interaction were studied to discover if teachers should not teach cursive writing to students with poor printing skills. Writing samples were analyzed using a diagnostic inventory that focused on major elements of form and neatness. Results are discussed. (Author/DF)
Descriptors: Cursive Writing, Elementary Education, Grade 3, Handwriting
Download full textKoenke, Karl – 1986
Intended for administrators and policymakers as well as teachers, this digest explores the state of research into handwriting instruction and the printing versus cursive writing dilemma. After examining how handwriting is currently being taught, the digest discusses research supporting various kinds of printing instruction--block, italic,…
Descriptors: Cursive Writing, Handwriting, Instructional Materials, Manuscript Writing (Handlettering)
