What is a whole language approach

A whole language approach is an educational philosophy that focuses on teaching language skills as a whole rather than breaking them down into individual components such as phonics or grammar. It emphasizes meaningful and authentic language use, encouraging students to engage with language in real-world contexts through reading, writing, speaking, and listening. This approach values language learning as a holistic process that encompasses a range of skills and strategies, and encourages students to develop their language proficiency through exposure to rich and diverse language experiences.