In Germany, they called for removing calligraphy lessons from the school curriculum

The Council of Students of the federal state of Lower Saxony in Germany has called for the abolition of calligraphy lessons in schools and their replacement with keyboard typing classes. This was reported by the Bild newspaper on May 17.

"Instead of spending twice as much effort on a form of writing that is gradually disappearing, we should specifically promote the safe use of digital writing materials," said Matteo Finda, chairman of the council.

According to him, the requirement to use a written form is "outdated and unrealistic" because digital technologies have become more common for writing texts.

"If we are serious about writing as a tool, then we must also teach it meaningfully — so that all students can write independently, effectively and with joy," added Fine.

The Minister of Culture of Lower Saxony, Julia Willy Hamburg, in turn, spoke out against the rejection of calligraphy lessons, stressing that accurate handwriting is just as important as the correct use of digital devices.

"It is absolutely necessary that you learn to write correctly anyway," Hamburg said.

In addition, according to the head of the Federal Society for Education and Upbringing of Lower Saxony, Franz Josef Meyer, handwriting alone is not enough for children to write fluently and individually.

"Canceling calligraphy lessons will have consequences for the development of writing and writing skills," Meyer said.

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Subsequently, they must be included in the graduation certificate.

As Inna Lukyanova, a professor at the Department of Special Pedagogy and Integrated Psychological and Pedagogical Rehabilitation at the State University of Education, told Izvestia, writing by hand involves all parts of the brain and requires precise coordination. To improve a child's handwriting, training is necessary, for example, copying children's books by hand during the holidays.