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

Montessori Education and Practice: A Review of the Literature, 2014 – 2017 (Part 2)

Montessori Practice, Outcomes, Research Methods,

Montessori Education and Practice: A Review of the Literature, 2014 – 2017 (Part 2)
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Montessori Education and Practice: A Review of the Literature, 2014 – 2017 (Part 1)

Montessori Practice, Outcomes, Research Methods,

Montessori Education and Practice: A Review of the Literature, 2014 – 2017 (Part 1)
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Montessori Education and Practice: A Review of the Literature, 2010 – 2013

Montessori Practice, Outcomes, Research Methods,

Montessori Education and Practice: A Review of the Literature, 2010 – 2013
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Montessori Education and Practice: A Review of the Literature, 2007 – 2009

Montessori Practice, Outcomes, Research Methods,

Montessori Education and Practice: A Review of the Literature, 2007 – 2009
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Montessori Education and Practice: A Review of the Literature, 1996 – 2006

Montessori Practice, Outcomes, Research Methods,

Montessori Education and Practice: A Review of the Literature, 1996 – 2006
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Montessori Education and Learning in Living Systems

Montessori Philosophy, Montessori Practice, Outcomes,

Montessori Education and Learning in Living Systems
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Montessori and Non-Montessori Early Childhood Teachers’ Attitudes Towards Inclusion and Access (Journal of Montessori Research, Vol. 1, No. 1, 2015)

Ages 2 ½ – 6, Inclusion, Outcomes,

Montessori and Non-Montessori Early Childhood Teachers’ Attitudes Towards Inclusion and Access (Journal of Montessori Research, Vol. 1, No. 1, 2015)
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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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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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Leveraging Research in Your Community – Workshop – 2018 Conference

Outcomes, Professional Development, Research Methods,

Leveraging Research in Your Community – 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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How a Montessori Prepared Environment Builds Executive Function in a Primary Classroom

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

How a Montessori Prepared Environment Builds Executive Function in a Primary Classroom
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Family Counts: A Study of the Effects of Home Visits on the Parent-Teacher Relationship – 2020 Conference

Outcomes,

Family Counts: A Study of the Effects of Home Visits on the Parent-Teacher Relationship – 2020 Conference
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Expanding Access to Montessori Education: An Opportunity for Disadvantaged Students – Workshop – 2016 Conference

Outcomes, Public Montessori,

Expanding Access to Montessori Education: An Opportunity for Disadvantaged Students – Workshop – 2016 Conference
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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 Education and Practice: A Review of the Literature, 2014 – 2017 (Part 2)

Montessori Education and Practice: A Review of the Literature, 2014 – 2017 (Part 1)

Montessori Education and Practice: A Review of the Literature, 2010 – 2013

Montessori Education and Practice: A Review of the Literature, 2007 – 2009

Montessori Education and Practice: A Review of the Literature, 1996 – 2006

Montessori Education and Learning in Living Systems

Montessori and Non-Montessori Early Childhood Teachers’ Attitudes Towards Inclusion and Access (Journal of Montessori Research, Vol. 1, No. 1, 2015)

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

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

Leveraging Research in Your Community – Workshop – 2018 Conference

Learning As Development: Reflections of Former Montessori Students

Investigation of the Rise Evaluation System in Montessori Schools

How a Montessori Prepared Environment Builds Executive Function in a Primary Classroom

Family Counts: A Study of the Effects of Home Visits on the Parent-Teacher Relationship – 2020 Conference

Expanding Access to Montessori Education: An Opportunity for Disadvantaged Students – Workshop – 2016 Conference

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