Abstract
This paper will discuss the spacing ruler, an invention seeking a solution for handwriting in kids. This idea is meant to solve the issue of inadequate educational resources for children's writing, especially those with hand-coordination problems. Lack of a tool to support kindergarten and primary school kids’ excitement in writing resulted in a lack of confidence in their writing abilities. Uneven spacing and sloppy handwriting have long been common issues in classrooms. Extensive research has been done to address this issue, leading to the creation of a special featurefor a regular ruler—the adjustable or movable spacer. The study brought members' attention to how challenging the writing journey is for kids with motor-coordination problems to estimate measurements on a piece of paper due to poor visual motor and perceptual skills. By emphasizing the equipment and teaching materials, the invention of the spacing ruler is in line with the Malaysian Persons with Disabilities Act 2008, which emphasizes PWDs equal access to education. After a series of demonstrations, it can support not merely Special Educational Needs (SEN) learners but also junior writers in exploring their writing experience.
Metadata
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Creators: | Creators Email / ID Num. Saadun, Saadiah Juliana saadiah2861@uitm.edu.my Iman, Putri Qisha Nur Pqisha24@gmail.com Syuhaimi, Damia Humaira qtmiax08@gmail.com Mokhtar, Nurul Aina Amilia nurulainaamilia2008@gmail.com Khuzairi, Khayra Zarith khayraxx@gmail.com Syed Musa, Siti Maslinda Ctmas_80@yahoo.com Azlan, Farah Ilyana farahilyana0140@gmail.com |
| Contributors: | Contribution Name Email / ID Num. Advisor Said, Roshima roshima712@uitm.edu.my Chief Editor Yusoff, Siti Norfazlina fazlina836@uitm.edu.my |
| Subjects: | L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > Educational technology L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > Educational productivity |
| Divisions: | Universiti Teknologi MARA, Kedah > Sg Petani Campus |
| Journal or Publication Title: | International Exhibition & Symposium On Productivity, Innovation, Knowledge & Education |
| ISSN: | 9789672948568 |
| Page Range: | pp. 714-718 |
| Keywords: | Writing, Writing aid, Young writers, Spacing ruler, Special educational needs |
| Date: | 2023 |
| URI: | https://ir.uitm.edu.my/id/eprint/128127 |
