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

Understanding Optimal School Experience: Contributions From Montessori Education

Ages 12 – 18, Montessori Practice, Outcomes, Socio-Emotional Learning,

Understanding Optimal School Experience: Contributions From Montessori Education
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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 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 Effects of a Peace Curriculum on Reducing and Resolving Conflicts among Children Ages 3-6 Years

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

The Effects of a Peace Curriculum on Reducing and Resolving Conflicts among Children Ages 3-6 Years
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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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Social Mobility and Transferable Skills in public Conventional and Montessori schools – 2019 Conference

Montessori Practice, Public Montessori, Socio-Emotional Learning,

Social Mobility and Transferable Skills in public Conventional and Montessori schools – 2019 Conference
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Self-Paced Individualized Learning

Ages 12 – 18, Montessori Practice, Socio-Emotional Learning,

Self-Paced Individualized Learning
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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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Multiage Learning Environments in the Secondary Montessori Classroom

Ages 12 – 18, Classroom Assessment, Montessori Practice, Secondary, Socio-Emotional Learning,

Multiage Learning Environments in the Secondary Montessori Classroom
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Montessori’s Perspective on Citizenship Education: A View from the Netherlands (Journal of Montessori Research, Vol. 9, No. 2, 2023)

Socio-Emotional Learning,

Montessori’s Perspective on Citizenship Education: A View from the Netherlands (Journal of Montessori Research, Vol. 9, No. 2, 2023)
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Mindset and the Middle School Math Student

Ages 12 – 18, Socio-Emotional Learning,

Mindset and the Middle School Math Student
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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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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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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

Understanding Optimal School Experience: Contributions From Montessori Education

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

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

The Effects of a Peace Curriculum on Reducing and Resolving Conflicts among Children Ages 3-6 Years

The Early Years: Evaluating Montessori Education

Social Mobility and Transferable Skills in public Conventional and Montessori schools – 2019 Conference

Self-Paced Individualized Learning

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

Multiage Learning Environments in the Secondary Montessori Classroom

Montessori’s Perspective on Citizenship Education: A View from the Netherlands (Journal of Montessori Research, Vol. 9, No. 2, 2023)

Mindset and the Middle School Math Student

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

Manipulating Happiness: Maria Montessori

Making Peace: A Creative Thesis Project

Lying and Executive Function: Connections to Montessori Education

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