Factors Affecting the Handwriting Skills of Grade 4-Topaz: Basis for a Proposed Writing Scheme

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The researchers deemed it necessary to conduct a survey study on identifying the factors that affect the handwriting skills of the selected Grade 4 pupils. This research study also aims to determine the factors affecting the pupils' cursive handwriting skills.

METHODS

This study involved 32 Grade 4-Topaz pupils enrolled for the school year 2016-2017 as respondents. A researcher-made checklist was used as the main data-gathering instrument.

RESULTS

Personal-related factors greatly influence the pupils' handwriting skills. It is also determined that the cursive handwriting skills of Grade 4-Topaz in terms of legibility and neatness, readability of strokes of letters and words, and speed and precision really need enhancement because results show that most of the indicators presented were interpreted as not observable. To successfully develop the pupils' handwriting skills, a writing scheme is recommended to help the pupils solve the personal-related factors influencing their handwriting skills.

DISCUSSIONS

Results indicate that to fully solve problems in handwriting, learners need more support for them to overcome factors. Learners need to be engaged in more active and collaborative learning. Conflicts need immediate support for the pupils to fully develop and enhance their handwriting skills. The acronym, WRITERS, represent the proposed writing scheme.