Developing Handwriting Skills through Kinesthetic Physical Exercises Approach

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Handwriting is the most basic skill which we expect from our pupils. Itis one of the components in the teaching-learning process. Children who were exposed to the different kinesthetic physical exercises or activities which involved motor skills at an early age have a great impact on their handwriting performance. The teacher-researcher found out that some of the pupils are poor in handwriting. She found out some factors affecting delayed on the participants' handwriting skills. These factors are motor skills, attitude, and attention or memory. Thus, kinesthetic physical exercises approached initiated

METHODS

Purposive sampling and observation methods were used with the aid of the Multi-Factored Assessment Tool (MFAT) checklist. The MFAT is a tool intended to gather information on learner's strengths, needs, learning styles, and other educational concerns. Through this, the researchers found out that the participants were delayed in their motor skills that affect the handwriting performance of the learners. This strategy caters the needs of the participants to overcome their poor handwriting skills, and this will be performed in the designated area for the 7 identified grade 1-Rosal pupils every afternoon, 20 minutes before the class ends as a form of their play and relaxation.

RESULTS

Most of the researcher's participants had shown their best on their handwriting performance through a series of exercises as the strategy applied to them. The participants were active, responsible, and participative. Therefore, their handwriting skills improved.

DISCUSSIONS

Based on the results presented, there was a great difference from the pre-assessment results and post-assessment results. Thus, The application of kinesthetic physical exercises was effective. It ignites pupils interest to learn and participate happily.