"Whole Classroom Instruction" On The Rise

The Deseret Morning News (UT) (9/14, Lenz) reports that during the past decade, especially since No Child Left Behind, more attention has been paid to "whole classroom instruction" that helps low performing students in classes get caught up. Under this type of instruction, rather than letting more advanced students "read or work on their homework while the rest of the class catches up," leading to potential for boredom, teachers try "to help every child excel individually in one classroom."