The Big Picture Design for transforming learning

Two internsA 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.

passionPASSIONS

The Big Picture Learning Design is centred around student passion and interest.

communityCOMMUNITY

Small advisory classes build a learning community inside the school. Internships engage the local community as mentors.

projectsPROJECTS

Projects create rich learning experiences and real products.

exhibition

EXHIBITION

Assessment by a public exhibition lets students demonstrate what they have learnt