Routledge International Handbook of Visual-motor skills Handwriting and Spelling

<p>The <i>Routledge International Handbook of Visual-motor skills Handwriting and Spelling </i>explores the potentially controversial field of early literacy education. It aims to offer scholars and practitioners an analysis of how and why handwriting skills benefit early literacy learning especially spelling acquisition and how this can enrich experiences for children and educators.</p><p>Offering global perspectives from the field the volume integrates current theories with up-to-date research and practice revealing how we can best support children’s early literacy learning with handwriting and visual-motor skills interventions. Key topics covered include: The fundamentals of handwriting skills and literacy acquisition; Global literacy and spelling; Dysgraphia handwriting difficulties and dyslexia; Spelling and writing in the digital age; Home learning environment and spelling; Instruction and interventions for spelling and writing.</p><p>This comprehensive survey will be essential reading for scholars and students of developmental psychology education and literacy research.</p>