CONTENTS

CHAPTER
IThe Penmanship Problem[9]
The Commercial Factor—The Educational Factor—EducationalValue.
IIFundamentals Concerned in the Problem[15]
Physical Training Phase—Correct Posture—CorrectMovement—Visualization of Letter Forms—Practice—Applicationof the Correct Habits to DailyRequirements.
IIIThe Generally Accepted Solution: Muscular Movement[43]
Conservation of Health a Prime Factor in the Solution—Economyof Time a Result of the Solution.
IVPreparation of the Teacher[51]
The Technique of the Subject—The Ability to SecureResults—The Penmanship Perspective.
VSuitable Equipment and Materials[61]
Text—Blackboard and the Use of It—Paper—Folders—Pencil—Pen—Penholder—Blotter—Ink—Economyin the Use of Material.
VISome Workable Suggestions[72]
How to Study—How to Move and Slant the Paper—BlackboardWork of the Pupils—Name Cards—Figures—Alphabet—EnduranceTests—Objectivesin Good Writing Habits—Progress Lesson—Segregation—LineQuality—Samples—Preparationfor the regular Visit of the Supervisor—Counting—Useof the Timepiece—Awards—Use ofStandard Penmanship Tests.
VIISuggestions for the Grades, Junior and Senior High Schools[85]
A General Not a Specific Plan—First Grade—SecondGrade—Third Grade—Fourth Grade—FifthGrade—Sixth Grade—Seventh Grade—EighthGrade—Junior High School—Senior High School.
VIIISupervision and the Penmanship Supervisor[113]
Supervision in the Past—Function of the Supervisor—Leadershipa Prime Qualification—Personalitya Necessary Qualification—Broad Preparation Indispensableto the Supervisor—Continual PreparationEssential—Rating—The Best Qualified Supervisor.
Bibliography[123]
Index[126]