The author, a homeschooling parent, shares insights on teaching writing and drawing based on personal experiences and observations from teaching in Japan. The controversial idea is that copying others’ work is crucial for learning to draw and imitating correct forms is key for improving handwriting. The author advocates for a copybook method that involves copying good writing until proper punctuation and grammar become habitual. The author emphasizes the importance of repetition and structured learning, even if it seems tedious for children or adults. Overall, the content challenges traditional approaches to teaching writing and emphasizes the value of imitation for mastering skills.
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