An Evaluation of the Teodorescu Perceptuo-Motor Programme of Handwriting for Children with Visual Perceptual Difficulties

Authors

  • Kieron Sheehy
  • Louise Jenkin

Keywords:

Teodorescu Perceptuo-Motor Programme, Handwriting, Visual Perceptual Difficulties, Curriculum, English

Abstract

When teachers are asked about the amount of time their pupils spend writing each day, they all acknowledge that a fairly substantial amount of time is spent on this activity. When asked how much time they spend actually teaching handwriting, they are almost apologetic in their response. The programme described here should encourage teachers to reconsider the place of handwriting within the curriculum.

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1999-11-11

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Sheehy, K., & Jenkin, L. (1999). An Evaluation of the Teodorescu Perceptuo-Motor Programme of Handwriting for Children with Visual Perceptual Difficulties . REACH: Journal of Inclusive Education in Ireland, 13(1), 35–46. Retrieved from https://reachjournal.ie/index.php/reach/article/view/345

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