Montessori Research Library

An Explorational Study of Scientific Observation for Assessment via Dispositions and Dispositions in Action: A Survey of Montessori Teachers

FEATURED RESEARCH

An Examination of Implementation Practices in Montessori Early Childhood Education

An Association Between Montessori Education in Childhood and Adult Wellbeing

Aligning State Developmental Standards to Toddler and Early Childhood Montessori Practical Life and Sensorial Materials

Aligning Standards to Toddler and Early Childhood Montessori Practical Life and Sensorial Materials – Workshop – 2016 Conference

An Alternative to “No Excuses”: Considering Montessori as Culturally Responsive Pedagogy

Action Research in Montessori Classrooms – Workshop – 2017 Conference

Acquisition of English as a Second Language for Hispanic Immigrant Adults with Low Academic & Socioeconomic Levels in the U.S.A

Academic Performance and Social Competence in Conventional and Montessori Public Elementary Schools in the US according to Standardized Test Scores and Teacher Surveys. Chicago Case Study.

A Study of Montessori Education in South Carolina’s Public Schools – 2017 Conference

A Natural History of Repetition – Workshop – 2018 Conference

A Multistate Analysis of Public Montessori Programs

FEATURED RESEARCH

A Comparison of the California Public School and Montessori Elementary Curriculums

A Natural History of Repetition (Journal of Montessori Research, Vol. 5, No. 2, 2019)

A Reexamination of Implementation Practices in Montessori Early Childhood Education – 2019 Conference

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Researchers are increasingly contributing to the body of knowledge about Montessori education. In the AMS Research Library, you will find scholarly resources curated from a range of platforms.
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Dissertations and theses

vetted by college and university faculty for appropriate research methods and conclusions.

Peer-reviewed journal articles,

the foundation of scholarly research because they are considered to be the most rigorous and valid sources of information.

White papers

authored by members of the AMS Research Committee that address issues of importance to Montessorians.

Action research projects

reporting on research designed and conducted by practitioners to solve an immediate problem or improve their own practice.

Conference handouts

from research-related workshops and posters at The Montessori Event.

Research Library

Visual Literacy and Socratic Seminars in a Secondary Montessori Classroom

Ages 12 – 18, Classroom Assessment, Montessori Practice, Secondary,

Visual Literacy and Socratic Seminars in a Secondary Montessori Classroom
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Using Social Network Analysis to Evaluate Academic Assistance Networks in a Holistic Education Secondary School (Journal of Montessori Research, Vol. 4, No. 1, 2018)

Ages 12 – 18, Montessori Practice,

Using Social Network Analysis to Evaluate Academic Assistance Networks in a Holistic Education Secondary School (Journal of Montessori Research, Vol. 4, No. 1, 2018)
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Using Nontraditional Text for Socratic Dialogue In a Secondary Montessori Classroom

Ages 12 – 18, Classroom Assessment, Montessori Practice, Secondary,

Using Nontraditional Text for Socratic Dialogue In a Secondary Montessori Classroom
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Usefulness of Seminar Library to Influence Effective Socratic Seminars

Ages 12 – 18, Montessori Practice,

Usefulness of Seminar Library to Influence Effective Socratic Seminars
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Understanding Optimal School Experience: Contributions From Montessori Education

Ages 12 – 18, Montessori Practice, Outcomes, Socio-Emotional Learning,

Understanding Optimal School Experience: Contributions From Montessori Education
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The Role of Self-Reflection in Faculty Evaluation – 2020 Conference

Ages 12 – 18, Ages 2 ½ – 6, Ages 6 – 12, Ages Birth – 3,

The Role of Self-Reflection in Faculty Evaluation – 2020 Conference
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The Impact of Montessori Public Elementary Experiences on High School Students – Workshop – 2018 Conference

Ages 12 – 18, Ages 6 – 12, Outcomes, Professional Development, Public Montessori,

The Impact of Montessori Public Elementary Experiences on High School Students – Workshop – 2018 Conference
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The Effects of Teaching Cultural Awareness at Crow Canyon Archaeological Center – Workshop – 2017 Conference

Ages 12 – 18, Ages 6 – 12, Diversity & Equity, Diversity and Equity, Montessori Practice, Professional Development,

The Effects of Teaching Cultural Awareness at Crow Canyon Archaeological Center – Workshop – 2017 Conference
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Supporting Narrative Writing Proficiency & Engagement in a Montessori UE Classroom

Ages 12 – 18, Ages 6 – 12, Montessori Practice,

Supporting Narrative Writing Proficiency & Engagement in a Montessori UE Classroom
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Self-Paced Individualized Learning

Ages 12 – 18, Montessori Practice, Socio-Emotional Learning,

Self-Paced Individualized Learning
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Multiage Learning Environments in the Secondary Montessori Classroom

Ages 12 – 18, Classroom Assessment, Montessori Practice, Secondary, Socio-Emotional Learning,

Multiage Learning Environments in the Secondary Montessori Classroom
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Mission Driven Montessori Education Cultivating Place and Pedagogical Fidelity – Workshop – 2018 Conference

Ages 12 – 18, Montessori Philosophy, Montessori Practice,

Mission Driven Montessori Education Cultivating Place and Pedagogical Fidelity – Workshop – 2018 Conference
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Mindset and the Middle School Math Student

Ages 12 – 18, Socio-Emotional Learning,

Mindset and the Middle School Math Student
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Manipulatives in the Math Classroom

Ages 12 – 18, Classroom Assessment, Montessori Practice,

Manipulatives in the Math Classroom
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International Education: The International Baccalaureate, Montessori and Global Citizenship

Ages 12 – 18, Montessori Practice,

International Education: The International Baccalaureate, Montessori and Global Citizenship
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Montessori Research Library

An Explorational Study of Scientific Observation for Assessment via Dispositions and Dispositions in Action: A Survey of Montessori Teachers

An Examination of Implementation Practices in Montessori Early Childhood Education

An Association Between Montessori Education in Childhood and Adult Wellbeing

Aligning State Developmental Standards to Toddler and Early Childhood Montessori Practical Life and Sensorial Materials

Aligning Standards to Toddler and Early Childhood Montessori Practical Life and Sensorial Materials – Workshop – 2016 Conference

An Alternative to “No Excuses”: Considering Montessori as Culturally Responsive Pedagogy

Action Research in Montessori Classrooms – Workshop – 2017 Conference

Acquisition of English as a Second Language for Hispanic Immigrant Adults with Low Academic & Socioeconomic Levels in the U.S.A

Academic Performance and Social Competence in Conventional and Montessori Public Elementary Schools in the US according to Standardized Test Scores and Teacher Surveys. Chicago Case Study.

A Study of Montessori Education in South Carolina’s Public Schools – 2017 Conference

A Natural History of Repetition – Workshop – 2018 Conference

A Multistate Analysis of Public Montessori Programs

A Comparison of the California Public School and Montessori Elementary Curriculums

A Natural History of Repetition (Journal of Montessori Research, Vol. 5, No. 2, 2019)

A Reexamination of Implementation Practices in Montessori Early Childhood Education – 2019 Conference

Dissertations and theses

Peer-reviewed journal articles,

White papers

Action research projects

Conference handouts

Research Library

Visual Literacy and Socratic Seminars in a Secondary Montessori Classroom

Using Social Network Analysis to Evaluate Academic Assistance Networks in a Holistic Education Secondary School (Journal of Montessori Research, Vol. 4, No. 1, 2018)

Using Nontraditional Text for Socratic Dialogue In a Secondary Montessori Classroom

Usefulness of Seminar Library to Influence Effective Socratic Seminars

Understanding Optimal School Experience: Contributions From Montessori Education

The Role of Self-Reflection in Faculty Evaluation – 2020 Conference

The Impact of Montessori Public Elementary Experiences on High School Students – Workshop – 2018 Conference

The Effects of Teaching Cultural Awareness at Crow Canyon Archaeological Center – Workshop – 2017 Conference

Supporting Narrative Writing Proficiency & Engagement in a Montessori UE Classroom

Self-Paced Individualized Learning

Multiage Learning Environments in the Secondary Montessori Classroom

Mission Driven Montessori Education Cultivating Place and Pedagogical Fidelity – Workshop – 2018 Conference

Mindset and the Middle School Math Student

Manipulatives in the Math Classroom

International Education: The International Baccalaureate, Montessori and Global Citizenship

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