Montessori Research Library

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Public Montessori Early Childhood Educators’ Perceptions of Psychological Needs Fulfillment

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Implementing the Ages and Stages Questionnaires in a Montessori Setting

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Creating A Normalized Montessori Classroom

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

FEATURED RESEARCH

Action Research in Montessori Classrooms

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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

Bilingual Education in Early Montessori A Case study of two Schools – Workshop – 2018 Conference

Ages 2 ½ – 6, Diversity & Equity, Diversity and Equity, Inclusion, Montessori Practice,

Bilingual Education in Early Montessori A Case study of two Schools – Workshop – 2018 Conference
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Beyond Circle Singing: A Critical Participatory Action Research Approach to the Development of a Child-Directed Music Curriculum – 2019 Conference

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

Beyond Circle Singing: A Critical Participatory Action Research Approach to the Development of a Child-Directed Music Curriculum – 2019 Conference
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Becoming Montessorian: Voices from the Journey – Workshop – 2016 Conference

Montessori Practice,

Becoming Montessorian: Voices from the Journey – Workshop – 2016 Conference
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Autonomous Motivation: Self-Determination Theory and the Montessori Method – Workshop – 2017 Conference

Montessori Philosophy, Montessori Practice, Professional Development, Socio-Emotional Learning,

Autonomous Motivation: Self-Determination Theory and the Montessori Method – Workshop – 2017 Conference
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Assessing the Relationship between Executive Function and Social Skills in Young Children

Professional Development,

Assessing the Relationship between Executive Function and Social Skills in Young Children
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Assessing the Relationship between Executive Function and Social Skills in Young Children – 2020 Conference

Ages 2 ½ – 6, Outcomes, Socio-Emotional Learning,

Assessing the Relationship between Executive Function and Social Skills in Young Children – 2020 Conference
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Assessing Collaboration: How Teachers in Montessori Public Schools Incorporate Collaborative Constructs for Students in Inclusion – Workshop – 2016 Conference

Diversity, Montessori Practice, Public Montessori,

Assessing Collaboration: How Teachers in Montessori Public Schools Incorporate Collaborative Constructs for Students in Inclusion – Workshop – 2016 Conference
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Opportunity for Disadvantaged Students – Outcome Summary – Workshop – 2016 Conference

Ages 12 – 18, Ages 2 ½ – 6, Ages 6 – 12, Montessori Practice, Outcomes, Public Montessori,

Opportunity for Disadvantaged Students – Outcome Summary – Workshop – 2016 Conference
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Aligning Standards to Toddler and Early Childhood Montessori Practical Life and Sensorial Materials – Workshop – 2016 Conference

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

Aligning Standards to Toddler and Early Childhood Montessori Practical Life and Sensorial Materials – Workshop – 2016 Conference
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Action Research in Montessori Classrooms – Workshop – 2017 Conference

Classroom Assessment, Professional Development, Research Methods,

Action Research in Montessori Classrooms – Workshop – 2017 Conference
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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.

Professional Development,

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.
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A Study of Montessori Education in South Carolina’s Public Schools – 2017 Conference

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

A Study of Montessori Education in South Carolina’s Public Schools – 2017 Conference
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A Reexamination of Implementation Practices in Montessori Early Childhood Education – 2019 Conference

Ages 2 ½ – 6, Montessori Practice, Outcomes,

A Reexamination of Implementation Practices in Montessori Early Childhood Education – 2019 Conference
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A Natural History of Repetition – Workshop – 2018 Conference

Ages Birth – 3, Montessori Philosophy, Montessori Practice, Professional Development,

A Natural History of Repetition – Workshop – 2018 Conference
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A Comparison of Elementary Classroom Practices Based on Montessori Certification – Workshop – 2018 Conference

Ages 6 – 12, Montessori Practice, Professional Development,

A Comparison of Elementary Classroom Practices Based on Montessori Certification – Workshop – 2018 Conference
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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

Bilingual Education in Early Montessori A Case study of two Schools – Workshop – 2018 Conference

Beyond Circle Singing: A Critical Participatory Action Research Approach to the Development of a Child-Directed Music Curriculum – 2019 Conference

Becoming Montessorian: Voices from the Journey – Workshop – 2016 Conference

Autonomous Motivation: Self-Determination Theory and the Montessori Method – Workshop – 2017 Conference

Assessing the Relationship between Executive Function and Social Skills in Young Children

Assessing the Relationship between Executive Function and Social Skills in Young Children – 2020 Conference

Assessing Collaboration: How Teachers in Montessori Public Schools Incorporate Collaborative Constructs for Students in Inclusion – Workshop – 2016 Conference

Opportunity for Disadvantaged Students – Outcome Summary – Workshop – 2016 Conference

Aligning Standards to Toddler and Early Childhood Montessori Practical Life and Sensorial Materials – Workshop – 2016 Conference

Action Research in Montessori Classrooms – Workshop – 2017 Conference

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 Reexamination of Implementation Practices in Montessori Early Childhood Education – 2019 Conference

A Natural History of Repetition – Workshop – 2018 Conference

A Comparison of Elementary Classroom Practices Based on Montessori Certification – Workshop – 2018 Conference

We Need Your Research

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