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.

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Montessori Elementary Philosophy Reflects Current Motivation Theories

Ages 6 – 12, Montessori Philosophy, Montessori Practice,

Montessori Elementary Philosophy Reflects Current Motivation Theories
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Montessori Curriculum in Minnesota and Wisconsin Public Montessori Elementary Schools

Ages 6 – 12, Public Montessori, Public Schools,

Montessori Curriculum in Minnesota and Wisconsin Public Montessori Elementary Schools
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Montessori Classrooms in Australia: An English as an International Language Perspective

Ages 6 – 12, Classroom Assessment, Diversity & Equity, Diversity and Equity, Montessori Philosophy, Montessori Practice,

Montessori Classrooms in Australia: An English as an International Language Perspective
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Montessori and Creativity: The Impact of Montessori on Creative Potential – Workshop – 2018 Conference

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

Montessori and Creativity: The Impact of Montessori on Creative Potential – Workshop – 2018 Conference
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Mindfulness and Nature: Impacts with Elementary Children in a Montessori School – 2020 Conference

Ages 6 – 12, Socio-Emotional Learning,

Mindfulness and Nature: Impacts with Elementary Children in a Montessori School – 2020 Conference
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Message From The Research Manager: Homework And Montessori

Ages 6 – 12, Elementary, Montessori Practice,

Message From The Research Manager: Homework And Montessori
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Longitudinal Comparison of Montessori versus Non-Montessori Students’ Place-Value and Arithmetic Knowledge (Journal of Montessori Research, Vol. 2, No. 1, 2016)

Ages 2 ½ – 6, Ages 6 – 12, Outcomes,

Longitudinal Comparison of Montessori versus Non-Montessori Students’ Place-Value and Arithmetic Knowledge (Journal of Montessori Research, Vol. 2, No. 1, 2016)
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Learning from Apps and Objects The Human Touch – Workshop – 2018 Conference

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

Learning from Apps and Objects The Human Touch – Workshop – 2018 Conference
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Investigating the Correlation Between Montessori Elementary School Students’ Self-Regulated Learning and Intercultural Competence – 2019 Conference

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

Investigating the Correlation Between Montessori Elementary School Students’ Self-Regulated Learning and Intercultural Competence – 2019 Conference
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Instructional Leadership Practices of Montessori

Ages 6 – 12, Montessori Philosophy, Montessori Practice,

Instructional Leadership Practices of Montessori
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Increasing Intrinsic Motivation and Reading Comprehension in Children

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

Increasing Intrinsic Motivation and Reading Comprehension in Children
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Incorporating peace education into the school curriculum: Building empathy and self-worth while taking ownership over peace

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

Incorporating peace education into the school curriculum: Building empathy and self-worth while taking ownership over peace
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Implications for Peace: Montessori Elementary Education

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

Implications for Peace: Montessori Elementary Education
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Implementing Service-Learning in Elementary E1 Montessori Setting

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

Implementing Service-Learning in Elementary E1 Montessori Setting
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Implementing Autonomy Support: Insights from a Montessori Classroom

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

Implementing Autonomy Support: Insights from a Montessori Classroom
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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

Montessori Elementary Philosophy Reflects Current Motivation Theories

Montessori Curriculum in Minnesota and Wisconsin Public Montessori Elementary Schools

Montessori Classrooms in Australia: An English as an International Language Perspective

Montessori and Creativity: The Impact of Montessori on Creative Potential – Workshop – 2018 Conference

Mindfulness and Nature: Impacts with Elementary Children in a Montessori School – 2020 Conference

Message From The Research Manager: Homework And Montessori

Longitudinal Comparison of Montessori versus Non-Montessori Students’ Place-Value and Arithmetic Knowledge (Journal of Montessori Research, Vol. 2, No. 1, 2016)

Learning from Apps and Objects The Human Touch – Workshop – 2018 Conference

Investigating the Correlation Between Montessori Elementary School Students’ Self-Regulated Learning and Intercultural Competence – 2019 Conference

Instructional Leadership Practices of Montessori

Increasing Intrinsic Motivation and Reading Comprehension in Children

Incorporating peace education into the school curriculum: Building empathy and self-worth while taking ownership over peace

Implications for Peace: Montessori Elementary Education

Implementing Service-Learning in Elementary E1 Montessori Setting

Implementing Autonomy Support: Insights from a Montessori Classroom

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