Improving Kindergarten's Handwriting Skills through Trace and Write Approach

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The primary purpose of this action research study is to determine the effect of trace and write approach intervention on handwriting improvement of a kindergarten pupil. The study was conducted in Causwagan Elementary School, a multi-grade school of Barobo III District, Causwagan, Barobo, Surigao del Sur. Only one participant was included in the study based on the teacher's observation and preliminary handwriting data collection. The study was done right after handwriting concerns observed and the intervention is continuing to further improve the recipient's handwriting skill. Pupil's writing samples and handwriting were analyzed to determine pupil handwriting development. Based on the data, the interventions helped meet the needs of the participant. The result of this study suggests that trace and write approach interventions can help to improve pupil handwriting skills.

METHODS

In this research, it uses a selective method utilizing purposive sampling since it only selected the focus recipient from the population which suits the best for the intention of the study. The research method used is simply through direct observation under defined conditions with systematic data collection. The basis for the selection was through the collection of the writing output of the pupils.

RESULTS

The recipient expressed that interest in completing the task. He also displayed a desire to improve his writing. The researcher gave immediate appreciation and remarks and feedback that would encourage the pupil to do better. At the end of this study, the recipient's writing average score was 3.75. Based on the rubric, the pupil made significant progress and improvement in directionality, using the line, the circle is closed and lines are straight aspect in writing. Throughout this research, the recipient's writing score tripled. As a whole, the recipient showed improvement through the use of a trace and write approach.

DISCUSSIONS

Upon discovering the handwriting sample of the selected pupil in kindergarten, the researcher immediately thinks of how to address the needs of the pupil. As an intervention, the researcher made an initiative to use the "Unang Hakbang" booklet as an instrument. Throughout the study, the tool was being utilized. The handwriting samples were used for the evaluation of the effectiveness of the intervention. At the end of the study, there was a significant improvement of the handwriting of the pupil which means that the tool had helped the pupil in his handwriting skill.