OT 5213 Teaching Handwriting
This course will provide the student with in-depth knowledge of how to teach handwriting in a fun and efficient manner using 'Handwriting Without Tears' program for teaching print through cursive in grades kindergarten to 5th. It will also address the motor, sensory, and perceptual systems that affect pencil grip and classroom performance as it relates to handwriting. Lastly, we address some remediation strategies. In addition to one unit of University credit, students will receive a certificate of attendance from HWT for the HWT Kindergarten-5th course.