Montessori Research Library

FEATURED RESEARCH

Public Montessori Early Childhood Educators’ Perceptions of Psychological Needs Fulfillment

FEATURED RESEARCH

Implementing the Ages and Stages Questionnaires in a Montessori Setting

FEATURED RESEARCH

Creating A Normalized Montessori Classroom

FEATURED RESEARCH

Breathing Room: Time and Attention Scarcity and the Place of Mindfulness in a Technology Rich Classroom

FEATURED RESEARCH

Action Research in Montessori Classrooms

FEATURED RESEARCH

An Examination of Implementation Practices in Montessori Early Childhood Education

FEATURED RESEARCH

A Comparison of the California Public School and Montessori Elementary Curriculums

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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, the White Cross, and Trauma-Informed Practice: Lessons for Contemporary Education (Journal of Montessori Research, Vol. 8, No. 1, 2022)

Behavior, Diversity & Equity, Diversity and Equity, Inclusion,

Montessori, the White Cross, and Trauma-Informed Practice: Lessons for Contemporary Education (Journal of Montessori Research, Vol. 8, No. 1, 2022)
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Montessori Teachers Conceptions of Assessment – 2019 Conference

Classroom Assessment, Montessori Practice,

Montessori Teachers Conceptions of Assessment – 2019 Conference
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Montessori Teacher Perceptions of Family Beliefs Regarding Young Children’s Learning – Workshop – 2016 Conference

Montessori Philosophy, Montessori Practice,

Montessori Teacher Perceptions of Family Beliefs Regarding Young Children’s Learning – Workshop – 2016 Conference
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Montessori Perspectives on Newcomer Socialization – Workshop – 2017 Conference

Montessori Philosophy, Montessori Practice, Professional Development,

Montessori Perspectives on Newcomer Socialization – Workshop – 2017 Conference
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Montessori Pedagogy and Policy in Public Schools: Exploring the Challenges and Moving toward Advocacy

Inclusion,

Montessori Pedagogy and Policy in Public Schools: Exploring the Challenges and Moving toward Advocacy
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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 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 Elder and Dementia Care, and Trauma-Informed Approaches: A Thematic Analysis Examining Connections Between the Models (Journal of Montessori Research, Vol. 9, No. 2, 2023)

Montessori Practice,

Montessori Elder and Dementia Care, and Trauma-Informed Approaches: A Thematic Analysis Examining Connections Between the Models (Journal of Montessori Research, Vol. 9, No. 2, 2023)
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Montessori Education & Social Justice: Overlap, Potential, & Areas for Growth

Culturally Relevant Pedagogy, Diversity & Equity, Diversity and Equity, Montessori Philosophy, Montessori Practice,

Montessori Education & Social Justice: Overlap, Potential, & Areas for Growth
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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 Research Library

Public Montessori Early Childhood Educators’ Perceptions of Psychological Needs Fulfillment

Implementing the Ages and Stages Questionnaires in a Montessori Setting

Creating A Normalized Montessori Classroom

Breathing Room: Time and Attention Scarcity and the Place of Mindfulness in a Technology Rich Classroom

Action Research in Montessori Classrooms

An Examination of Implementation Practices in Montessori Early Childhood Education

A Comparison of the California Public School and Montessori Elementary Curriculums

Dissertations and theses

Peer-reviewed journal articles,

White papers

Action research projects

Conference handouts

Research Library

Montessori, the White Cross, and Trauma-Informed Practice: Lessons for Contemporary Education (Journal of Montessori Research, Vol. 8, No. 1, 2022)

Montessori Teachers Conceptions of Assessment – 2019 Conference

Montessori Teacher Perceptions of Family Beliefs Regarding Young Children’s Learning – Workshop – 2016 Conference

Montessori Perspectives on Newcomer Socialization – Workshop – 2017 Conference

Montessori Pedagogy and Policy in Public Schools: Exploring the Challenges and Moving toward Advocacy

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)

Montessori Elementary Philosophy Reflects Current Motivation Theories

Montessori Elder and Dementia Care, and Trauma-Informed Approaches: A Thematic Analysis Examining Connections Between the Models (Journal of Montessori Research, Vol. 9, No. 2, 2023)

Montessori Education & Social Justice: Overlap, Potential, & Areas for Growth

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

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