Abstract :

Focusing on Sri Lankan education in particular, this research investigates remedial teaching programs to overcome deficiencies in handwriting according to the size and shape of students in primary education. In this study, descriptive research methodology is used to collect information about relevant variables in relation to topic-based objectives. By analyzing the information and presenting conclusions and suggestions. This is a sample survey that falls under the survey research category under descriptive research. This study was conducted by analyzing the data obtained by conducting a six-step remedial teaching program and six evaluations to a selected sample to overcome writing weaknesses in terms of handwriting proper size and shape, which is an academic problem that needs to be solved in the field of education. In particular, the results revealed that there is a significant positive relationship between the remedial teaching program and the correction of handwriting impairments. The strong association and positive relationship between the confirms the need for specific treatment to overcome handwriting weaknesses in Sri Lankan education sector to maximize the achievement levels of all students. Sues of remedial teaching methods to overcome handwriting impairments shows significant impact on the development of the field of education. This is confirmed by data analysis and interpretation. The relevance of this research in teaching the development of handwriting skills in education. This confirms the need for specific treatment to overcome handwriting weaknesses in Sri Lankan education sector to maximize the achievement levels of all students.

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Keywords :

Handwriting, Primary education, Therapeutic teaching programme, Weaknesses of Handwriting.

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