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| Rosemary Sassoon |
| Description/Setting the Scene |
| A considerable proportion of pupils
leave primary school unable to write sufficiently well
to deal with the demands of secondary school. |
| It may be that they have been inadequately
or inappropriately taught, or they may have a physical
problem, diagnosed or not, that has inhibited their learning.
It may even be that they have made up their minds that
handwriting is a redundant skill in the age of computers.
The complexity of the problem means it is rarely addressed
in secondary school at all. |
| This book seeks to remedy this situation.
It presents a series of examples in photocopiable form,
aimed principally at the pupils but with full teacher
support, designed to show pupils a range of handwriting
problems and help them to self-diagnose. All of the photocopiable
material is also provided in electronic format on the
companion website. |
| This section contains resources that
will help you get the most out of the book. They will
expand upon what it covers and help you to practise what
you have learnt. |
| • Part One covers various
aspects of handwriting problems, offering guidance on
a diagnostic system and techniques for teachers to develop
their observation and practice. It includes detail on: |
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• Issues
in letter forms such as movement, height differentials,
word or letter spacing, handwriting models and speed
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• Issues
in writing posture, such as penhold, posture and
paper position, and the effects of school furniture
on posture. |
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• Other issues such
as a balanced view of joining, understanding left-handedness,
presentation of written work, handwriting as an
indicator, visual problems and pain. |
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| • Part Two presents the
photocopiable materials for pupils with advice for teachers
set alongside each page. |
| • Part Three is concerned
with diagnosis and remediation. A structured method of
diagnosis is suggested, involving three stages: observation,
procedure and assessing improvement. There is also advice
on learning from pupils and the importance of questioning. |
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| This book will be particularly useful
for secondary teachers, secondary SENCOs and teaching
support staff. |
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