Handwriting today

Slowness as a pedagogical, social and didactic perspective

Authors

  • Valeria Angelini Università di Firenze

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.4454/graphos.143

Keywords:

handwriting, handwriting instruction, pedagogy, active learning

Abstract

In an era dominated by speed, digitalization, and performativity, handwriting emerges as a counter-hegemonic gesture, capable of restoring value to lived time, reflection, and the educational relationship. This article explores the significance of slowness as a pedagogical, social, and neuro-educational stance, positing it not as an obstacle but as a resource for deep and mindful learning. Through an interdisciplinary analysis, it demonstrates how slowness can become a didactic space to inhabit—an intentional choice that restores dignity to the educational process.

Published

2026-03-06

How to Cite

Angelini, V. (2026). Handwriting today: Slowness as a pedagogical, social and didactic perspective. Graphos. International Journal of Paedagogy and Didactics of Writing, 8, 49–58. https://doi.org/10.4454/graphos.143

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Essays