Cursive Writing is Part of a Balanced Education
Cursive Writing Instruction Must Continue in Ohio Schools
Veronica Brown
Shawnee State University
Author Note
Veronica Brown, Department of English 1105, Melissa Green, Shawnee State University.
Abstract
This is a proposal about keeping cursive writing in Ohio schools. Both the Ohio State Board of Education, director Ron Rudduck and Ohio lawmakers, like Ohio Senate President Ken Faber need to come together with the Ohio Assembly and make it mandatory to keep cursive writing instruction in Ohio schools. This proposal will help the Ohio State Board of Education and State law makers see that Ohio students and teachers will benefit from keeping cursive writing instruction going in our schools. The proposal will take an inside look at what teachers think about cursive writing and how we can help teachers and students in this debate. There are many scientific studies and some surveys we will look at. Also listed are some of the benefits of cursive writing. This proposal is very simple an effective solution.
Here is the problem. Cursive writing instruction is no longer required to be taught in schools. But cursive writing is still being used every day. This is real world education used in real world time. When you go to the bank there is business to conduct. Such as purchasing a home, automobile, any type of loan. Insurance policies or contracts like rental agreements and the list goes on. They still require you to print your name and then sign your signature. Just opening a bank account requires signatures. Then to make a withdrawal requires a signature. Using a debit or credit card requires a signature. Checking into a hotel requires a signature. Yes, we are now at the point of having electronic signatures at hospitals and for tax preparation in some instances, but it first requires the person to give at least the first signature. UPS, FedEx, the U.S. Post Office requires a signature for receiving some services. A
Veronica Brown
Shawnee State University
Author Note
Veronica Brown, Department of English 1105, Melissa Green, Shawnee State University.
Abstract
This is a proposal about keeping cursive writing in Ohio schools. Both the Ohio State Board of Education, director Ron Rudduck and Ohio lawmakers, like Ohio Senate President Ken Faber need to come together with the Ohio Assembly and make it mandatory to keep cursive writing instruction in Ohio schools. This proposal will help the Ohio State Board of Education and State law makers see that Ohio students and teachers will benefit from keeping cursive writing instruction going in our schools. The proposal will take an inside look at what teachers think about cursive writing and how we can help teachers and students in this debate. There are many scientific studies and some surveys we will look at. Also listed are some of the benefits of cursive writing. This proposal is very simple an effective solution.
Here is the problem. Cursive writing instruction is no longer required to be taught in schools. But cursive writing is still being used every day. This is real world education used in real world time. When you go to the bank there is business to conduct. Such as purchasing a home, automobile, any type of loan. Insurance policies or contracts like rental agreements and the list goes on. They still require you to print your name and then sign your signature. Just opening a bank account requires signatures. Then to make a withdrawal requires a signature. Using a debit or credit card requires a signature. Checking into a hotel requires a signature. Yes, we are now at the point of having electronic signatures at hospitals and for tax preparation in some instances, but it first requires the person to give at least the first signature. UPS, FedEx, the U.S. Post Office requires a signature for receiving some services. A