Calligraphic features in the process of handwriting

Abstract

Difficulties in handwriting, and specifically in calligraphic features, not only affect written expression but also serve as an indicator of other aspects of students' development, maturation, and work habits. Therefore, it is especially important to evaluate student progress through the application of appropriate teaching strategies. The main objective of this research is to analyze the influence of calligraphic practice exercises on the legibility of handwriting in seventh-grade students at the Santa Mariana de Jesús Educational Unit in Pujilí during the 2025-2026 academic year. A quantitative, pre-experimental methodological approach was used, employing a pre-test and post-test design with a sample of 15 students. The results showed significant improvement in their handwriting performance after the application of corrective exercises and activities. Reaching the conclusion that greater attention is needed to the practice and correction of handwriting in the classroom, the high rate of handwriting deficiencies found is attributed to a lack of follow-up in the classroom and the increasingly frequent use of electronic devices by students.