Big Picture Schools

Big Picture Learning supports a network of over 60 schools worldwide that follow the Big Picture learning design, which is based on three foundational principles: first, that learning must be based on the interests and goals of each student; second, that a student's curriculum must be relevant to people and places that exist in the real world; and finally, that a student's abilities must be authentically measured by the quality of her or his work. A key feature of the model is Learning Through Internships, through which students spend 2-3 days each week learning alongside expert mentors in a given field.

Location: Providence, Rhode Island

Highlights:

Features of Big Picture Schools:

• learning through internships
• personalized learning plans
• strong advising program
• small schools and a safe, supportive learning environment
• parent and community engagement
• school and college partnerships

Links:

• Big Picture Schools - http://www.bigpicture.org/schools/

Submitted by Dana Bennis on: Friday, February 04, 2011 - 9:29 am

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self-directed learning, advising