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

Public Knowledge of Montessori Education

Montessori Philosophy, Montessori Practice,

Public Knowledge of Montessori Education
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Proving Montessori: Identity and Dilemmas in a Montessori Teacher’s Lived Experience (Journal of Montessori Research, Vol. 2, No. 2, 2016)

Montessori Philosophy,

Proving Montessori: Identity and Dilemmas in a Montessori Teacher’s Lived Experience (Journal of Montessori Research, Vol. 2, No. 2, 2016)
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Policy Reservations: Early Childhood Workforce Registries and Alternative Pedagogy Teacher Preparation

Ages 2 ½ – 6, Montessori Practice,

Policy Reservations: Early Childhood Workforce Registries and Alternative Pedagogy Teacher Preparation
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Pilgrims and Guides: A Phenomenological Study of Montessori Teachers Guiding and Being Guided by Children in Public Montessori Schools

Ages 6 – 12, Montessori Philosophy, Montessori Practice, Public Montessori,

Pilgrims and Guides: A Phenomenological Study of Montessori Teachers Guiding and Being Guided by Children in Public Montessori Schools
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Perspectives on Montessori: Indigenous Inquiry, Teachers, Dialogue, & Sustainability

Diversity & Equity, Diversity and Equity, Global Initiatives, Montessori Philosophy, Montessori Practice,

Perspectives on Montessori: Indigenous Inquiry, Teachers, Dialogue, & Sustainability
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Parents’ Reasons for Sending Their Child to Montessori Schools (Journal of Montessori Research, Vol. 4, No. 1, 2018)

Ages 2 ½ – 6, Ages 6 – 12, Ages Birth – 3,

Parents’ Reasons for Sending Their Child to Montessori Schools (Journal of Montessori Research, Vol. 4, No. 1, 2018)
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Objectively Measured Sedentary Behavior in Preschool Children: Comparison between Montessori and Traditional Preschools

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

Objectively Measured Sedentary Behavior in Preschool Children: Comparison between Montessori and Traditional Preschools
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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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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 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 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 Research Library

Dissertations and theses

Peer-reviewed journal articles,

White papers

Action research projects

Conference handouts

Research Library

Public Knowledge of Montessori Education

Proving Montessori: Identity and Dilemmas in a Montessori Teacher’s Lived Experience (Journal of Montessori Research, Vol. 2, No. 2, 2016)

Policy Reservations: Early Childhood Workforce Registries and Alternative Pedagogy Teacher Preparation

Pilgrims and Guides: A Phenomenological Study of Montessori Teachers Guiding and Being Guided by Children in Public Montessori Schools

Perspectives on Montessori: Indigenous Inquiry, Teachers, Dialogue, & Sustainability

Parents’ Reasons for Sending Their Child to Montessori Schools (Journal of Montessori Research, Vol. 4, No. 1, 2018)

Objectively Measured Sedentary Behavior in Preschool Children: Comparison between Montessori and Traditional Preschools

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

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

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 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

We Need Your Research

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