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

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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Special Education and Montessori Math

Ages 2 ½ – 6, Ages 6 – 12, Inclusion, Montessori Practice, Special Needs,

Special Education and Montessori Math
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School-wide Reading Assessment in a Montessori Program

Ages 2 ½ – 6, Ages 6 – 12, Classroom Assessment, Montessori Practice, Outcomes,

School-wide Reading Assessment in a Montessori Program
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Right Where They Are Right Now: Formative Assessment in Montessori Lower Elementary Classrooms

Ages 6 – 12, Classroom Assessment, Elementary, Montessori Practice,

Right Where They Are Right Now: Formative Assessment in Montessori Lower Elementary Classrooms
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Reading & Math Achievement for Third Grade African American Students in Public Montessori Schools – Workshop – 2016 Conference

Ages 6 – 12, Public Montessori,

Reading & Math Achievement for Third Grade African American Students in Public Montessori Schools – Workshop – 2016 Conference
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Racial Discipline Disproportionality in Montessori and Traditional Public Schools: A Comparative Study Using the Relative Rate Index (Journal of Montessori Research, Vol. 1, No. 1, 2015)

Ages 6 – 12, Diversity & Equity, Diversity and Equity, Public Montessori,

Racial Discipline Disproportionality in Montessori and Traditional Public Schools: A Comparative Study Using the Relative Rate Index (Journal of Montessori Research, Vol. 1, No. 1, 2015)
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Preparing the Environment for Independent Learning: Supporting Autonomy in the Montessori Classroom

Ages 6 – 12, Classroom Assessment, Montessori Practice,

Preparing the Environment for Independent Learning: Supporting Autonomy in the Montessori Classroom
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Place Attachment: Grade 2 Students’ Special Places at their Schools

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

Place Attachment: Grade 2 Students’ Special Places at their Schools
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Pilgrims and Guides: A Phenomenological Study of Montessori Teachers Guiding and Being Guided by Children in Public Montessori Schools

Ages 6 – 12, Montessori Philosophy, Montessori Practice, Public Montessori,

Pilgrims and Guides: A Phenomenological Study of Montessori Teachers Guiding and Being Guided by Children in Public Montessori Schools
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Parents’ Reasons for Sending Their Child to Montessori Schools (Journal of Montessori Research, Vol. 4, No. 1, 2018)

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

Parents’ Reasons for Sending Their Child to Montessori Schools (Journal of Montessori Research, Vol. 4, No. 1, 2018)
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Parent Involvement That Supports Children Academically and Promotes the Development of Independence

Ages 6 – 12, Montessori Practice, Public Montessori,

Parent Involvement That Supports Children Academically and Promotes the Development of Independence
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Observational Assessment of Literacy Development: The Use of Running Records in the Montessori Classroom

Ages 6 – 12, Classroom Assessment,

Observational Assessment of Literacy Development: The Use of Running Records in the Montessori Classroom
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Montessori Moments: Voices from the Field

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

Montessori Moments: Voices from the Field
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Montessori in the South Bronx: Considering Advantages for English Language Learners and Examining Tensions in the NYC’s First and Only Montessori Public School

Ages 6 – 12, Diversity & Equity, Diversity and Equity, Montessori Practice, Public Montessori, Public Schools,

Montessori in the South Bronx: Considering Advantages for English Language Learners and Examining Tensions in the NYC’s First and Only Montessori Public School
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Montessori Identity in Dialogue (Journal of Montessori Research, Vol. 5, No. 2, 2019)

Ages 6 – 12, Montessori Philosophy, Montessori Practice,

Montessori Identity in Dialogue (Journal of Montessori Research, Vol. 5, No. 2, 2019)
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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

Supporting Narrative Writing Proficiency & Engagement in a Montessori UE Classroom

Special Education and Montessori Math

School-wide Reading Assessment in a Montessori Program

Right Where They Are Right Now: Formative Assessment in Montessori Lower Elementary Classrooms

Reading & Math Achievement for Third Grade African American Students in Public Montessori Schools – Workshop – 2016 Conference

Racial Discipline Disproportionality in Montessori and Traditional Public Schools: A Comparative Study Using the Relative Rate Index (Journal of Montessori Research, Vol. 1, No. 1, 2015)

Preparing the Environment for Independent Learning: Supporting Autonomy in the Montessori Classroom

Place Attachment: Grade 2 Students’ Special Places at their Schools

Pilgrims and Guides: A Phenomenological Study of Montessori Teachers Guiding and Being Guided by Children in Public Montessori Schools

Parents’ Reasons for Sending Their Child to Montessori Schools (Journal of Montessori Research, Vol. 4, No. 1, 2018)

Parent Involvement That Supports Children Academically and Promotes the Development of Independence

Observational Assessment of Literacy Development: The Use of Running Records in the Montessori Classroom

Montessori Moments: Voices from the Field

Montessori in the South Bronx: Considering Advantages for English Language Learners and Examining Tensions in the NYC’s First and Only Montessori Public School

Montessori Identity in Dialogue (Journal of Montessori Research, Vol. 5, No. 2, 2019)

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