Project SHARE (Students Handwriting Abilities for Rebuilding and Enhancement) a School Initiated Intervention for Writing Program at Masapang Elementary School, Masapang Victoria, Laguna S.Y. 2016-2017

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

This research purposely focused on student handwriting at Masapang Elementary School.

METHODS

The researchers used descriptive research method to describe specific behavior as it occurs in the environment that refers to the provision of assistance in improving writing skills. 10 Grade Six pupils were used as subjects for the study. They were selected based on the results of Project STRIVE (Study Time Revitalization In Vying for Excellence) -Writing that identified the pupils with writing difficulties.

RESULTS

It was found out that out of 10 selected Grade Six pupils, 5 of them improved and reached a very satisfactory level, 4 were considered as satisfactory and only 1 unsatisfactory. In all the letters of the alphabet, pupils found hard in writing the letters b and f.

Based on the findings, Project SHARE was considered successful.

DISCUSSIONS

Pupils must be trained in cursive writing as early as Grade Two so that they can develop their writing skills until they reach in Grade Six, Handwritings of the pupils should be given priority.