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

Investigating the Correlation Between Montessori Elementary School Students’ Self-Regulated Learning and Intercultural Competence – 2019 Conference

Ages 6 – 12, Diversity & Equity, Diversity and Equity, Montessori Practice,

Investigating the Correlation Between Montessori Elementary School Students’ Self-Regulated Learning and Intercultural Competence – 2019 Conference
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Incorporating Gross Motor Movement Works into an Infant Environment – Workshop – 2017 Conference

Ages Birth – 3, Montessori Practice, Professional Development,

Incorporating Gross Motor Movement Works into an Infant Environment – Workshop – 2017 Conference
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Impact of Peer-Collaboration on Student’s Writing Skills

Professional Development,

Impact of Peer-Collaboration on Student’s Writing Skills
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Homework Policy in Montessori Schools: A Follow-up Study – Workshop – 2017 Conference

Ages 6 – 12, Montessori Practice,

Homework Policy in Montessori Schools: A Follow-up Study – Workshop – 2017 Conference
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Fostering Multilingual Competence in European Montessori Elementary School Context – 2019 Conference

Ages 6 – 12, Diversity & Equity, Diversity and Equity, Elementary, Montessori Practice,

Fostering Multilingual Competence in European Montessori Elementary School Context – 2019 Conference
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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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Factors Impacting Montessori Teacher Satisfaction and Retention – 2019 Conference

Montessori Practice, Public Montessori,

Factors Impacting Montessori Teacher Satisfaction and Retention – 2019 Conference
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Expert Input on Measuring Montessori Implementation – 2020 Conference

Ages 2 ½ – 6, Montessori Practice,

Expert Input on Measuring Montessori Implementation – 2020 Conference
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Expert Input on Measuring Montessori Implementation

Professional Development,

Expert Input on Measuring Montessori Implementation
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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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Executive Function and Creative Potential in Third Grade Montessori Students – Workshop – 2018 Conference

Ages 6 – 12, Outcomes, Professional Development,

Executive Function and Creative Potential in Third Grade Montessori Students – Workshop – 2018 Conference
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Evaluating an Assessment Tool for Montessori Fidelity Preliminary Findings II – Workshop – 2018 Conference

Ages 2 ½ – 6, Ages 6 – 12, Classroom Assessment, Montessori Practice, Outcomes, Professional Development,

Evaluating an Assessment Tool for Montessori Fidelity Preliminary Findings II – Workshop – 2018 Conference
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Evaluating a Montessori-Based Intervention for Long-Term Care Residents with Dementia – Workshop – 2018 Conference

Montessori Practice, Outcomes, Professional Development,

Evaluating a Montessori-Based Intervention for Long-Term Care Residents with Dementia – Workshop – 2018 Conference
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Environmental Stewardship & Sustainability Education Pathways to Peace – Workshop – 2018 Conference

Ages 12 – 18, Ages 6 – 12, Montessori Practice, Professional Development, Socio-Emotional Learning,

Environmental Stewardship & Sustainability Education Pathways to Peace – Workshop – 2018 Conference
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Entrepreneurial Characteristics and Montessori Education – 2016 Conference

Ages 6 – 12, Montessori Practice, Professional Development, Socio-Emotional Learning,

Entrepreneurial Characteristics and Montessori Education – 2016 Conference
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We Need Your Research

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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

Investigating the Correlation Between Montessori Elementary School Students’ Self-Regulated Learning and Intercultural Competence – 2019 Conference

Incorporating Gross Motor Movement Works into an Infant Environment – Workshop – 2017 Conference

Impact of Peer-Collaboration on Student’s Writing Skills

Homework Policy in Montessori Schools: A Follow-up Study – Workshop – 2017 Conference

Fostering Multilingual Competence in European Montessori Elementary School Context – 2019 Conference

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

Factors Impacting Montessori Teacher Satisfaction and Retention – 2019 Conference

Expert Input on Measuring Montessori Implementation – 2020 Conference

Expert Input on Measuring Montessori Implementation

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

Executive Function and Creative Potential in Third Grade Montessori Students – Workshop – 2018 Conference

Evaluating an Assessment Tool for Montessori Fidelity Preliminary Findings II – Workshop – 2018 Conference

Evaluating a Montessori-Based Intervention for Long-Term Care Residents with Dementia – Workshop – 2018 Conference

Environmental Stewardship & Sustainability Education Pathways to Peace – Workshop – 2018 Conference

Entrepreneurial Characteristics and Montessori Education – 2016 Conference

We Need Your Research

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