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-> For what it is worth, I question that investment of ANY time teaching
-> "handwriting" to gifted students...
->
-> except perhaps as an art form for fun to those who find it
-> interesting...
->
-> Anyone think such drivel should not be eliminated from gifted
-> programs?

Yes, I think that ALL students should learn some form of writing don't
their thoughts legibly on a piece of paper. I am not sure what you mean
by "handwriting", as I know that *some* teachers who teach it put a
great deal of emphasis on trivial things, such as the degree slant of
the letters, or the particular shape of the loops. THAT is a waste of
time for any student, gifted or not.

Why do you think that gifted students should be treated any differently
with regards to handwriting instruction than other students? Surely in
this area the needs of all persons to be able to communicate so that
others can read what they have written are aproximately the same? If you
see eliminating handwriting instruction as a good idea, what do you
invision taking its place so that students could write legibly?

Sheila
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