| CHAPTER |
| I | The Penmanship Problem | 9 |
| The Commercial Factor—The Educational Factor—Educational
Value. |
| II | Fundamentals Concerned in the Problem | 15 |
| Physical Training Phase—Correct Posture—Correct
Movement—Visualization of Letter Forms—Practice—Application
of the Correct Habits to Daily
Requirements. |
| III | The Generally Accepted Solution: Muscular Movement | 43 |
| Conservation of Health a Prime Factor in the Solution—Economy
of Time a Result of the Solution. |
| IV | Preparation of the Teacher | 51 |
| The Technique of the Subject—The Ability to Secure
Results—The Penmanship Perspective. |
| V | Suitable Equipment and Materials | 61 |
| Text—Blackboard and the Use of It—Paper—Folders—Pencil—Pen—Penholder—Blotter—Ink—Economy
in the Use of Material. |
| VI | Some Workable Suggestions | 72 |
| How to Study—How to Move and Slant the Paper—Blackboard
Work of the Pupils—Name Cards—Figures—Alphabet—Endurance
Tests—Objectives
in Good Writing Habits—Progress Lesson—Segregation—Line
Quality—Samples—Preparation
for the regular Visit of the Supervisor—Counting—Use
of the Timepiece—Awards—Use of
Standard Penmanship Tests. |
| VII | Suggestions for the Grades, Junior and Senior High Schools | 85 |
| A General Not a Specific Plan—First Grade—Second
Grade—Third Grade—Fourth Grade—Fifth
Grade—Sixth Grade—Seventh Grade—Eighth
Grade—Junior High School—Senior High School. |
| VIII | Supervision and the Penmanship Supervisor | 113 |
| Supervision in the Past—Function of the Supervisor—Leadership
a Prime Qualification—Personality
a Necessary Qualification—Broad Preparation Indispensable
to the Supervisor—Continual Preparation
Essential—Rating—The Best Qualified Supervisor. |
| Bibliography | 123 |
| Index | 126 |