Escalante Academy

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An intimate and holistic educational experience for all students

07/12/2025

The 2nd annual 'Journey on Six Strings' concert is next weekend ๐ŸŽถ

Tickets: $40.00
Date: Sunday 14th December 2025
Time: 3: 30pm
Venue: Sr. Helen Gomes Auditorium, Holy Name Convent, Port of Spain

The 2024 concert allowed for the purchase of musical instruments for 4 primary schools and the repair of instruments in many others; thank you for your support โค๏ธ

This concert will have a collection of beautiful pieces from the classical guitar and voice, both solo and ensemble from dedicated teachers and students.

Please message the numbers below for more information and tickets.
1 868 337 4269
1 868 498 9057

Photos from Escalante Academy's post 06/12/2025

Studies show engaging with rhythm enhances neural connections, boosting brain development (Altenmรผller & Schlaug, 2013).

๐Ÿ”Š Rhythmic activities sharpen auditory processing, benefiting language development (Tierney & Kraus, 2013).

๐Ÿง  Rhythm fosters memory, attention, and emotional regulation in toddlers (Jakobson et al., 2018) (Thoma et al., 2012).

๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธ Moving to rhythm refines motor skills, positively impacting coordination (Habibi et al., 2018).

๐Ÿ—ฃ Rhythm reinforces language learning, aiding in language acquisition (Patel, 2011).

๐Ÿ‘ฅ Group engagement in rhythmic activities cultivates social skills and empathy (Kirschner & Tomasello, 2010).

๐ŸŒŸ Let's Nurture Young Minds Through the Power of Rhythm! ๐ŸŽถ"

20/10/2025

Happy Divali !

@2026

Photos from Escalante Academy's post 20/10/2025

Shift to Skill-Based and Interdisciplinary Learning

The instructional focus is shifting from purely memorizing facts to developing critical thinking and applied knowledge through hands-on experiences.

Examples of Skill-Based and Interdisciplinary Learning

1) Project-Based Learning (PBL)

Students learn through the experience of planning, designing, and completing an extended project, which encourages critical thinking, teamwork, and problem-solving.

2) STEAM/STEM Education

Increased emphasis on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) from an early age, often incorporating hands-on experiments and simple coding basics.

3) Microlearning

Breaking down content into smaller, focused, "bite-sized" units or modules to increase engagement, retention, and comprehension, which is often paired with a move toward competency-based learning.

References

Bear, A., & Skorton, D. (2019). The world needs students with interdisciplinary education. Issues in Science and Technology, 35(2), 60โ€“62.

Thomas, J. W. (2000). A review of research on project-based learning. The Autodesk Foundation.

Campbell, C., Speldewinde, C., Howitt, C., & MacDonald, A. (2018). STEM practice in the early years. Creative Education, 9(1), 11โ€“25.

Zhang, P., & West, R. (2020). Designing microlearning instruction for professional development through a competency based approach. TechTrends, 64(2), 329โ€“338.

16/08/2025

Guitar and Music Theory Lessons!

One on one classes:
- 2 classes a week (1 face to face and 1 online)
- $350 TTD every 4 weeks
- Children (3 years old) to Adults

Group classes:
- 2 classes a week (1 face to face and 1 online)
- $250 TTD every 4 weeks
- Children (3 years old) to Adults (based on group availability)

Location: Escalante Academy, Belmont, Port of Spain
(Location on Google)

House calls based on availability

Contact:
1 868 337 4269 (WhatsApp available)

Free resources! International exams! Holistic Education!

13/06/2025

Private Math Lessons!

One-om-one and group classes

Contact 1 868 337 4269 (WhatsApp Available)

$100.00. TTD per class
$350.00 TTD every 4 classes
Location: POS
House Call Based on Availability

Photos from Escalante Academy's post 13/06/2025

What is a Theoretical Framework?

Here's a simple breakdown and an example that's easy to follow.

Photos from Escalante Academy's post 16/05/2025

4 Methodlogies of Music Education:

- Suzuki Method
- Orff Method
- Dalcroze Method
- Kodaly Method

26/12/2024

"The whole purpose of education is to turn mirrors into windows." - Sydney J. Harris

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