HAND WRITING METHODS
MERITS OF TWO STYLES. (Per United Press Association.) AUCKLAND, May 6. “Both good in their place” was the opinion expressed by members of the Auckland Education Board, concerning the merits of cursive and print script methods of writing. The matter was introduced in a memorandum from the Department, stating that it approved of the adoption of either method in schools and did not consider it advisable to make cursive writing compulsory. Mr G. Brownlee said that 90 per cent, of the parents preferred that their children should be taught cursive writing. This system was also being favoured by business houses. Various speakers emphasised the fact that it was easier to teach print script to infants, thus laying the foundation for good handi writing in the higher standards. A motion was passed recommending to the Department that cursive writing be made compulsory in Standards four, five, and six. It was pointed out that this did not mean that the print script system could ( not be used in conjunction with cursive writing.
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Southland Times, Issue 19546, 9 May 1925, Page 9
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