Mentor Guide

PDF Format, 48 pages


Designed for mentors entering into the mentor/mentee relationship in a Big Picture school. What are the philosophies surrounding our internship program? What is a mentor’s role imagined to be? How is a mentor asked to be involved in a student’s learning?



At Big Picture Schools we believe that education is everyone’s business. Learning opportunities are everywhere, not just inside classrooms. Research tells us that we learn best when we’re personally motivated; and when we have a passion for what we are doing, knowledge unfolds and evolves naturally. A mentor gives each student the opportunity to learn from an adult with a similar interest, and the focus on real work in a professional setting gives the student’s learning context and depth. Through genuine relationships, mentors teach a work ethic and model what it means to be an adult member of our community.



This guide will help elucidate the processes and responsibilities associated with being a mentor within a Big Picture Learning school, as well as help provide a foundation for understanding why we believe the real world is the best place for authentic learning to take place.

At Big Picture Schools we believe that education is everyone’s business. Learning opportunities are everywhere, not just inside classrooms. Research tells us that we learn best when we’re personally motivated; and when we have a passion for what we are doing, knowledge unfolds and evolves naturally. A mentor gives each student the opportunity to learn from an adult with a similar interest, and the focus on real work in a professional setting gives the student’s learning context and depth. Through genuine relationships, mentors teach a work ethic and model what it means to be an adult member of our community.

This guide will help elucidate the processes and responsibilities associated with being a mentor within a Big Picture Learning school, as well as help provide a foundation for understanding why we believe the real world is the best place for authentic learning to take place.

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