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

Mind Over Matter: Contributing Factors to Self-Efficacy in Montessori Teachers

Classroom Assessment, Montessori Practice,

Mind Over Matter: Contributing Factors to Self-Efficacy in Montessori Teachers
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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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Maria Montessori, John Dewey, and William H. Kilpatrick

Montessori Philosophy, Montessori Practice,

Maria Montessori, John Dewey, and William H. Kilpatrick
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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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Manipulating Happiness: Maria Montessori

Montessori Philosophy, Montessori Practice, Socio-Emotional Learning,

Manipulating Happiness: Maria Montessori
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Making Peace: A Creative Thesis Project

Montessori Philosophy, Montessori Practice, Peace, Socio-Emotional Learning,

Making Peace: A Creative Thesis Project
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Lying and Executive Function: Connections to Montessori Education

Early Childhood, Elementary, Montessori Philosophy, Montessori Practice, Socio-Emotional Learning,

Lying and Executive Function: Connections to Montessori Education
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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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Learning As Development: Reflections of Former Montessori Students

Montessori Philosophy, Montessori Practice, Outcomes,

Learning As Development: Reflections of Former Montessori Students
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Investigation of the Rise Evaluation System in Montessori Schools

Classroom Assessment, Montessori Philosophy, Montessori Practice, Outcomes,

Investigation of the Rise Evaluation System in Montessori Schools
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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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Intuitive and Intentional Change Agentry

Montessori Philosophy, Montessori Practice,

Intuitive and Intentional Change Agentry
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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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Instructional Leadership Practices of Montessori

Ages 6 – 12, Montessori Philosophy, Montessori Practice,

Instructional Leadership Practices of Montessori
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Influence of Great Lesson on Secondary English Language Arts Students’ Oral Narrative

Ages 12 – 18, Montessori Practice,

Influence of Great Lesson on Secondary English Language Arts Students’ Oral Narrative
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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

Mind Over Matter: Contributing Factors to Self-Efficacy in Montessori Teachers

Message From The Research Manager: Homework And Montessori

Maria Montessori, John Dewey, and William H. Kilpatrick

Manipulatives in the Math Classroom

Manipulating Happiness: Maria Montessori

Making Peace: A Creative Thesis Project

Lying and Executive Function: Connections to Montessori Education

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

Learning As Development: Reflections of Former Montessori Students

Investigation of the Rise Evaluation System in Montessori Schools

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

Intuitive and Intentional Change Agentry

International Education: The International Baccalaureate, Montessori and Global Citizenship

Instructional Leadership Practices of Montessori

Influence of Great Lesson on Secondary English Language Arts Students’ Oral Narrative

We Need Your Research

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