Montessori Research Library

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 at a Distance: Distance Learning and Family Involvement during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Professional Development,

Montessori at a Distance: Distance Learning and Family Involvement during the COVID-19 Pandemic
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Displaying Children’s Artwork

Ages 2 ½ – 6, Classroom Assessment, Montessori Philosophy, Montessori Practice,

Displaying Children’s Artwork
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Discovering Early Experiences that Correlate to an Empowered and Flourishing Adulthood: An Ontological/Phenomenological Exploration – Workshop – 2017 Conference

Montessori Philosophy, Montessori Practice, Professional Development,

Discovering Early Experiences that Correlate to an Empowered and Flourishing Adulthood: An Ontological/Phenomenological Exploration – Workshop – 2017 Conference
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Discipline Disparities in Montessori Classrooms

Professional Development,

Discipline Disparities in Montessori Classrooms
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Development of Executive Function in a Montessori Early Childhood Classroom – Workshop – 2018 Conference

Ages 2 ½ – 6, Classroom Assessment, Professional Development,

Development of Executive Function in a Montessori Early Childhood Classroom – Workshop – 2018 Conference
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Developing Instruments to Measure Montessori Instructional Practices (Journal of Montessori Research, Vol. 5, No. 1, 2019)

Ages 2 ½ – 6, Ages 6 – 12, Montessori Practice, Research Methods,

Developing Instruments to Measure Montessori Instructional Practices (Journal of Montessori Research, Vol. 5, No. 1, 2019)
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Developing Creative Thinking with Intentional Teaching Practices in Academic Subjects for Early Childhood Classrooms

Ages 2 ½ – 6, Ages Birth – 3, Montessori Practice,

Developing Creative Thinking with Intentional Teaching Practices in Academic Subjects for Early Childhood Classrooms
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Determining the Measurement Quality of a Montessori High School Teacher Evaluation Survey (Journal of Montessori Research, Vol. 3, No. 1, 2017)

Ages 12 – 18,

Determining the Measurement Quality of a Montessori High School Teacher Evaluation Survey (Journal of Montessori Research, Vol. 3, No. 1, 2017)
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Designing a Logic Model to Inform Montessori Research (Journal of Montessori Research, Vol. 5, No. 1, 2019)

Montessori Philosophy, Montessori Practice, Research Methods,

Designing a Logic Model to Inform Montessori Research (Journal of Montessori Research, Vol. 5, No. 1, 2019)
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Dealing with Diversity: Administrator, Teacher and Parent Perceptions of the Responsiveness of Montessori Schools to Racial and Ethnic Diversity

Ages 2 ½ – 6, Ages 6 – 12, Classroom Assessment, Diversity & Equity, Diversity and Equity, Montessori Practice, Public Montessori,

Dealing with Diversity: Administrator, Teacher and Parent Perceptions of the Responsiveness of Montessori Schools to Racial and Ethnic Diversity
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Current Montessori Research – Workshop – 2016 Conference

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

Current Montessori Research – Workshop – 2016 Conference
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Culture, Craft, and Coherence: The Unexpected Vitality of Montessori Teacher Training

Montessori Philosophy, Montessori Practice,

Culture, Craft, and Coherence: The Unexpected Vitality of Montessori Teacher Training
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Culturally Responsive Pedagogy: An Intersection with Montessori Education

Diversity,

Culturally Responsive Pedagogy: An Intersection with Montessori Education
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Culturally Congruent Education and the Montessori Model: Perspectives from Hawaiian Culture-Based Educators

Montessori Philosophy, Montessori Practice,

Culturally Congruent Education and the Montessori Model: Perspectives from Hawaiian Culture-Based Educators
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Creativity in Montessori Adolescent Programs – Workshop – 2017 Conference

Ages 12 – 18, Outcomes, Professional Development, Public Montessori,

Creativity in Montessori Adolescent Programs – Workshop – 2017 Conference
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Montessori Research Library

Dissertations and theses

Peer-reviewed journal articles,

White papers

Action research projects

Conference handouts

Research Library

Montessori at a Distance: Distance Learning and Family Involvement during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Displaying Children’s Artwork

Discovering Early Experiences that Correlate to an Empowered and Flourishing Adulthood: An Ontological/Phenomenological Exploration – Workshop – 2017 Conference

Discipline Disparities in Montessori Classrooms

Development of Executive Function in a Montessori Early Childhood Classroom – Workshop – 2018 Conference

Developing Instruments to Measure Montessori Instructional Practices (Journal of Montessori Research, Vol. 5, No. 1, 2019)

Developing Creative Thinking with Intentional Teaching Practices in Academic Subjects for Early Childhood Classrooms

Determining the Measurement Quality of a Montessori High School Teacher Evaluation Survey (Journal of Montessori Research, Vol. 3, No. 1, 2017)

Designing a Logic Model to Inform Montessori Research (Journal of Montessori Research, Vol. 5, No. 1, 2019)

Dealing with Diversity: Administrator, Teacher and Parent Perceptions of the Responsiveness of Montessori Schools to Racial and Ethnic Diversity

Current Montessori Research – Workshop – 2016 Conference

Culture, Craft, and Coherence: The Unexpected Vitality of Montessori Teacher Training

Culturally Responsive Pedagogy: An Intersection with Montessori Education

Culturally Congruent Education and the Montessori Model: Perspectives from Hawaiian Culture-Based Educators

Creativity in Montessori Adolescent Programs – Workshop – 2017 Conference

We Need Your Research

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