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

What Makes Mathematics Manipulatives Effective? Lessons From Cognitive Science and Montessori Education

Ages 2 ½ – 6, Ages 6 – 12, Montessori Practice,

What Makes Mathematics Manipulatives Effective? Lessons From Cognitive Science and Montessori Education
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What Makes a School Montessori?

Ages 6 – 12, Montessori Practice,

What Makes a School Montessori?
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What Does Research Say About Montessori Theory and Practice? – Workshop – 2017 Conference

Administration, Ages 2 ½ – 6, Ages 6 – 12, Montessori Practice, Outcomes, Professional Development, Research Methods,

What Does Research Say About Montessori Theory and Practice? – Workshop – 2017 Conference
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The Social Effects Of Student-Selected Movement Activities In A Montessori Lower Elementary Class – Workshop – 2018 Conference

Ages 6 – 12, Montessori Practice, Professional Development, Socio-Emotional Learning,

The Social Effects Of Student-Selected Movement Activities In A Montessori Lower Elementary Class – Workshop – 2018 Conference
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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 influence of autonomy-supporting teacher strategies on intrinsic motivation in relation to pro-social behaviors in a Montessori primary classroom

Ages 6 – 12, Montessori Practice, Socio-Emotional Learning,

The influence of autonomy-supporting teacher strategies on intrinsic motivation in relation to pro-social behaviors in a Montessori primary classroom
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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 the Natural Environment and Classroom On-Task Behavior

Ages 6 – 12, Classroom Assessment, Elementary, Outcomes, Professional Development, Public Montessori,

The Effects of the Natural Environment and Classroom On-Task Behavior
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The Effects of Technology on Engagement and Retention Among Upper Elementary Montessori Students

Ages 6 – 12, Elementary, Montessori Philosophy, Montessori Practice, Outcomes,

The Effects of Technology on Engagement and Retention Among Upper Elementary Montessori Students
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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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The Effects of Interactivity, Scaffolding and Modeling on Children’s Attention and Engagement During Read Aloud Time

Ages 2 ½ – 6, Ages 6 – 12, Ages Birth – 3, Montessori Practice,

The Effects of Interactivity, Scaffolding and Modeling on Children’s Attention and Engagement During Read Aloud Time
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The Effects of Choice on Reading Engagement and Comprehension for Second- and Third-Grade Students: An Action Research Report (Journal of Montessori Research, Vol. 3, No. 2, 2017)

Ages 6 – 12, Montessori Practice,

The Effects of Choice on Reading Engagement and Comprehension for Second- and Third-Grade Students: An Action Research Report (Journal of Montessori Research, Vol. 3, No. 2, 2017)
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The Early Years: Evaluating Montessori Education

Ages 2 ½ – 6, Ages 6 – 12, Montessori Practice, Outcomes, Socio-Emotional Learning,

The Early Years: Evaluating Montessori Education
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The Characteristics of Problem-Solving Transfer in a Montessori Classroom

Ages 6 – 12, Classroom Assessment, Montessori Practice,

The Characteristics of Problem-Solving Transfer in a Montessori Classroom
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Technology in the Montessori Classroom: Teachers’ Beliefs and Technology Use (Journal of Montessori Research, Vol. 3, No. 1, 2017)

Ages 6 – 12, Montessori Practice,

Technology in the Montessori Classroom: Teachers’ Beliefs and Technology Use (Journal of Montessori Research, Vol. 3, No. 1, 2017)
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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

What Makes Mathematics Manipulatives Effective? Lessons From Cognitive Science and Montessori Education

What Makes a School Montessori?

What Does Research Say About Montessori Theory and Practice? – Workshop – 2017 Conference

The Social Effects Of Student-Selected Movement Activities In A Montessori Lower Elementary Class – Workshop – 2018 Conference

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

The influence of autonomy-supporting teacher strategies on intrinsic motivation in relation to pro-social behaviors in a Montessori primary classroom

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

The Effects of the Natural Environment and Classroom On-Task Behavior

The Effects of Technology on Engagement and Retention Among Upper Elementary Montessori Students

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

The Effects of Interactivity, Scaffolding and Modeling on Children’s Attention and Engagement During Read Aloud Time

The Effects of Choice on Reading Engagement and Comprehension for Second- and Third-Grade Students: An Action Research Report (Journal of Montessori Research, Vol. 3, No. 2, 2017)

The Early Years: Evaluating Montessori Education

The Characteristics of Problem-Solving Transfer in a Montessori Classroom

Technology in the Montessori Classroom: Teachers’ Beliefs and Technology Use (Journal of Montessori Research, Vol. 3, No. 1, 2017)

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