You as a teacher appreciate a child for her 'overall language use', though some of the words are misspelt by her. You are here using ______ approach in your class. 

A language learning approach refers to the overall framework or philosophy guiding the methods and techniques used to teach and acquire a new language.

Key Points

• The whole language approach emphasizes the understanding and use of language as a whole.
• It focuses on meaning and context, appreciating a child's overall language use rather than just the accuracy of spelling or grammar.
• In this approach, teachers encourage children to express themselves freely, acknowledging their efforts even if some words are misspelt, as the primary focus is on communication and comprehension.

Hint 

• Communicative approach focuses on the ability to communicate effectively in a second language but does not specifically emphasize the holistic appreciation of language use.
• Constructivist approach refers to learning where learners construct their own understanding and knowledge, typically through experiences and reflection, but it doesn’t specifically relate to language appreciation in this context.
• Structural approach focuses on the rules and structures of language, which would prioritize correct spelling and grammar over the overall use of language.

Hence, the teacher is using whole language approach in class.