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Some people say that in our modern age, it is unnecessary to teach children about the skills of handwriting. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Nov 15, 2021 / Recent IELTS writing task 2 questions / 2:37 am

Some people say that in our modern age, it is unnecessary to teach children about the skills of handwriting. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

REPORTED ON 13 NOVEMBER, 2021 (ACADEMIC MODULE)

Handwriting was an essential skill taught in the past at schools. However, it is argued that it has become unnecessary. I too think this is true to a great extent.

The first reason why I feel that its significance has lost today is because of the advent of technology. To be precise, the traditional pen and paper writing is now seen becoming less popular among students, and instead they prefer digital platforms. For example, classes are taken with advanced audio-visual aids, which have hardly any significance for manual handwriting. Similarly, students have already adjusted with the computer-based instructions and exams as they feel it comfortable and error-free.

The second reason behind my agreement is because of the fact that most people now consider legibility seriously rather than a stylish handwriting. To be clearer, the way which a person can communicate effectively in written form is more important than his style of writing. Finally, not many rewards are seen given to those excel in calligraphy these days. Therefore, it is almost said that the significance of handwriting is fading these days.

However, I do not feel that handwriting can be ignored completely. There is of course some relation between good handwriting and academic performance. It is skill which has a close relation with a student’s cognition and imagination. Hence, if it is nurtured, the cognitive potentials can also be nurtured.

To conclude, even though handwriting offers some tangible benefits to children, in this advanced world of technology, it is continuously losing its relevance.

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