Teacher researchers found support for their hypothesis that strategies like interactivity, scaffolding, and modeling enthusiasm would help to foster deeper connections, conversation, and literary skills when used during read-aloud time. By Sara Agnello and Mary Yengle
Download the Research ItemDiscover how implementing technology produced results in the areas of student preference, increased engagement, and even an improvement in accuracy for one upper elementary classroom. By Justin Tosco
Download the Research ItemEarly Childhood classroom strategies resulted in growth in handwriting ability and self selection of handwriting works, while Montessori materials proved most effective when combined with a whole Montessori approach. By Erin McFarland
Download the Research ItemIn examining how Montessori supports students learning to read by using writing as a foundation, one teacher as researcher concluded the benefits include efficiency, effectiveness, and the way that it engages and motivates students by building their self-esteem. By Tahzeem Ryan
Download the Research ItemLearn how this action researcher applied autonomy-supporting interventions such as acknowledging feelings, giving intrinsic rationales, using a peace table, conducting class meetings, and practicing teacher mindfulness to increase interest and independence among Early Childhood students. By Gena M. Gohr
Download the Research ItemMontessori materials in one classroom were aligned with district standards, and the researcher discovered that the Montessori method provided a solid foundation for number and operational skills but fell short of meeting geometry, measurement and algebra objectives. By McKenna Richards
Download the Research ItemUsing behavioral qualities documented in writings by Maria Montessori and other experts, this action researcher developed simple and objective data collection methods to measure for evidence of normalization, and for its absence, in students at a primary-level classroom. by Elizabeth Harder
Download the Research ItemAre you looking for suggestions for topics to study that will benefit those both within and outside the Montessori community? This paper outlines ideas organized around 3 broad categories: Montessori theory, Montessori practice and Montessori outcomes. By Angela K. Murray
Download the Research ItemRead how about Maria Montessori's work can be linked to Karl Popper’s evolutionary epistemology as a sound framework for improving educational systems based on naturalistic human learning. By Timothy Cauller
Download the Research ItemThis chapter outlines characteristics of Montessori Middle School education (freedom of choice, eliminating grades, learning by doing, deep concentration, prepared environments, habits of self-regulation, movement, aesthetic order, and the importance of nature) as they relate to various theoretical perspectives on education and development. By Kevin Rathunde
Download the Research ItemWhen Socratic seminars are incorporated into Montessori Middle School environments, teacher resources are crucial, so this action research investigated a seminar library created by and for teachers (including texts, questions, rubrics and other tools). In spite of teacher buy-in, challenges emerged in the library's use in the context of the day-to-day grind of teaching. By Jennifer Wegwerth
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