The need in teaching calligraphy in schools is debatable. The literature that calls handwriting a necessary learning tool is extremely outdated. The information that one writes down himself is more easily remembered, and it helps to develop thinking. However, the process of typing is quite similar and not as repetitive. Our society is always changing, and most students do not use handwriting at home.
It is not surprising that they prefer to use tablets, laptops, and smartphones as tools of communication. Kids are growing up in a new age, and their ability to use technologies is exceptional (Penhorwood, para. 18). Education cannot stay the same and teachers must be ready to accept such changes. Schools should not focus on handwriting because it is no longer as necessary as it used to be and should new learning techniques.
Work Cited
Penhorwood, Claire. Does Handwriting Have a Place in Today’s Tech-driven Classrooms? 2012 Web.