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Dennis “Doc” Littky on Expanding The Vision: College Unbound
Jan 8, 2025
Dennis "Doc" Littky, an educational innovator and co-founder of Big Picture Learning and College Unbound, dives deep into the future of education. He shares his groundbreaking 'leaving to learn' model that transforms traditional schooling. The conversation highlights the power of personalized learning and real-world experiences through internships. Littky also discusses College Unbound's mission to support adult learners, especially those from marginalized backgrounds, aiming to redefine higher education and enhance community engagement.
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- Big Picture Learning emphasizes personalized education through experiential learning, allowing students to explore passions via real-world internships.
- College Unbound addresses educational barriers for adult learners by integrating life experiences into a personalized curriculum to enhance retention and success.
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Big Picture Learning revolutionizes education with its unique model that emphasizes experiential learning through internships. Students engage in real-world experiences two days a week, allowing them to explore their passions outside traditional classroom settings. This approach often leads students to discover their true interests, as exemplified by a student who initially wanted to be a teacher but ultimately pursued a career in dance after trying various internships. By prioritizing student engagement and individual interests, Big Picture Learning effectively addresses the common sentiment of boredom often expressed by traditional students.
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