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Whole language
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a teaching method that focuses on meaning and comprehension rather than individual language components like phonics
whole language
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Παράδειγμα
The whole language approach emphasizes the importance of language immersion and authentic reading experiences.
Whole language advocates argue that reading should be taught holistically, considering the meaning and context of the text.
Critics of whole language argue that it may not provide sufficient emphasis on phonics instruction, which is essential for decoding unfamiliar words.
In whole language classrooms, students learn to read by engaging with real texts rather than memorizing isolated words.
Teachers using whole language methods often integrate reading, writing, and language skills into thematic units.
