2. Definition
• Whole Language is a theory of
language instruction that was
developed to help young children
learn to read.
3. Characteristics of whole language
• Classes that implement whole language is full
of printed material.
• Poster of students' work adorning the walls
and bulletin boards.
• One corner of the classroom is converted into
a library that has various types of books.
4. Advantage of whole language
• They have a better understanding of what they
are reading,and a more interesting and creative
approach to reading.
• There are not lists of sounds or rules to be learnt.
• Children are able to observe real reading
behaviours in non-threatening situations and to
imitate such behaviors without fear or shame.
5. Disadvantages of whole
language
• Student who are taught using a pure whole
language approach without a phonics
component have a difficult time learning how
to spell.
• Students misinterpreting words.
• Children with limited ability to memorize a
sequence of words
6. The role of teacher
• The teacher as a model, the language skills of
teachers learning activities should be an
example of embodiment of the activities of
students' language.
• Teacher as a facilitator
• Teachers as researchers, teachers should
always observe the symptoms associated with
interest, motivation, and student learning
process.
7. The role of student
• Students learn through a model that is given
by the teacher.
• Students share responsibility for learning.
• Students get feed back positive both teacher
and friends.
8. Learning Activities
• Prepare the texts and exercises to
practice individual reading skill.
• Individual and small group reading
and writing.
9. CONCLUSION
•The Whole Language movement
is not a teaching method but an
approach to learning that sees
language as a whole entity.
•The purpose is to maintain the
authenticity of the language and
help children learn to read and
write.
