A New Design for Learning
In a Big Picture School or Academy:
- Students pursue their passions.
- They do internships in the community two days a week.
- They design real, complex projects for learning.
- They learn from adult mentors.
- They present their learning via exhibition.
- They are focused on their futures.
- Families are involved in school and in their children’s learning.
PASSIONS
The Big Picture Learning Design is centred around student passion and interest.
COMMUNITY
Small advisory classes build a learning community inside the school. Internships engage the local community as mentors.
PROJECTS
Projects create rich learning experiences and real products.
EXHIBITION
Assessment by a public exhibition lets students demonstrate what they have learnt