This paper concludes that the Montessori Method for dementia care has the built-in capacity to be trauma-sensitive and trauma-responsive, but that its ongoing rollout should follow Montessori’s lead by specifically integrating knowledge about the neurobiology of trauma into its training programs. By Bernadette Phillips, Maynooth University, Ireland
Download the Research ItemMaria Montessori was a woman ahead of her time! Montessori Elementary practices resonate with current psychological research on the impact of autonomy, interest, competence, and relatedness on motivation.
Download the Research ItemWhile balancing the demands of New York State requirements and AMS standards, a public Montessori school in a low-performing district in NYC shows promise in developing English-language learners' English skills in a humanistic environment.
Download the Research ItemWorkshop: “Montessori Teacher Perceptions of Family Beliefs Regarding Young Children’s Learning” - Presenter: Ann Epstein, Ph.D. - https://youtu.be/vz88MHve-Gw
Download the Research ItemThis study presents the findings from a documentary analysis of three primary sources, namely, Maria Montessori’s own original accounts, eyewitness accounts, and media reports pertaining to this healing aspect of the early Montessori schools. By Bernadette Phillips, Catriona O’Toole, Sinéad McGilloway, and Stephen Phillips
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