For the most part, Issac will be tutored using the Montessori method for core subjects.
The Montessori method is an educational method for children, based on theories of child development originated
by Italian educator Maria Montessori in the late 19th and early 20th century.
The method is characterized by an emphasis on self-directed activity on the part of the child and clinical observation
on the part of the teacher (often called a "director", "directress", or "guide").
It stresses the importance of adapting the child's learning environment to his developmental level, and of the
role of physical activity in absorbing academic concepts and practical skills.
Music - Violin
Since February, 2009, Issac has been studying violin under Carmen
Piculeata.
About Carmen
Carmen Piculeata was born in a family of well-known musicians in Romania spanning several generations. An accomplished
violinist, he started his professional career with his father, Marin, and his brother Aurel (Concert-Maestro in
Scala di Milano 1980-1982) also violinists.
He performed with his country's best groups and orchestras, including Ciocarlia (Gheorghe Zamfir), Ionica Minune
and Stefan Bucur, Touring Europe from 1982 to 1992.
Here, in Canada Carmen has performed with the Cirque du Soleil, Paul Kunigis (Jescze Raz), Michel Cyr, Nitin Shawhney,
Michel Donato, Marin Nasturica, Angéle Dubeau etc...
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Educational Material and Texts
The bulk of the educational material and textbooks come from the North American Montessori Center (http://www.montessoritraining.net/curriculum_materials/introduction.htm). This will be supplemented
with online material, notably from LEARN,
a non-profit educational foundation supported by funding from the Québec-Canada Entente for Minority Language
Education.
