The Big Picture Learning design is a dynamic approach to learning, doing, and thinking that has been changing the lives of st ... udents, educators, and entire communities since 1995. The design components are based on three foundation principles: first, learning must be based on the interests and goals of each student; second, student’s curriculum must be relevant to the people and places that exist in the real world; and finally, a student’s abilities must be authentically measured by the quality of her or his work. read more