WHOLE LANGUAGE

TEACHES ALL SKILLS AS A WHOLE

Students discover how to use the language through situations.

Theres no focus on spelling or grammar.

The main point is free communication

CHARACTERISTICS:
1. Authentic 2. Personalized

3. Self directed
4. Collaborative 5. Pluralistic

Objective:

Learning by doing!

The teacher:
Is a facilitator Doesnt follow a structured

The Student:
Is a collaborator Is an evaluator

lesson plan
Looks for teachable moments Negotiates a plan of work Is self-directed Is a selector of material and

with the students

activities (vital)

CONCLUSION:

Whole language is the method that gives the student the opportunity to communicate with a real purpose without worrying about making mistakes.