The purpose of this study is to investigate the possibility of balanced language approach as alternative
language instruction methods for children with developmental language disorders. Children who has a
language problem needs an effective language instructions and therapies. These are divided three categories;
pronounce based approach, mean based approach(whole language approach), and balanced language
approach. The Balanced language approach that merged and made up the strength and weakness of both
language approach is proven to effect literacy development positively.
Literacy and oral language are simultaneously developed through connection and supplement each other.
Oral language is the most effective way of communication, the base of early literacy. Especially, It also has
relationship with thinking abilities and problem solving abilities, so a development of oral language is very
important. Conclusionally, when a balanced language approach use for oral language teaching and therapy
for children with language problem, because of the complementary relations of literacy development and
oral development, it shows the possibilities of alternatives as them to get positive learning effectiveness.