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| Cultural Context | 1 |
| Elementary Education | 1 |
| Handwriting | 1 |
| Males | 1 |
| Social Influences | 1 |
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| Writing (Composition) | 1 |
| Writing Instruction | 1 |
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| Marsh, J. | 1 |
| Millard, E. | 1 |
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Peer reviewedMillard, E.; Marsh, J. – Reading, 2001
Finds the current emphasis on technical accuracy and neatness in handwriting limits the role of drawing in children's construction of text. Suggests this has adverse consequences for development of pupil confidence, particularly in boys. Argues that teachers need to be more understanding of differences in the modes in which pupils choose to make…
Descriptors: Cultural Context, Elementary Education, Handwriting, Males
