A Reexamination of Implementation Practices in Montessori Early Childhood Education - Presenters: Angela K. Murray & Carolyn J. Daoust & Jie Chen - Video https://youtu.be/YZ6EN7O-F-g
Download the Research ItemWorkshop: "A Study of Montessori Education in South Carolina’s Public Schools" - Presenters: Brooke Culclasure, Ph.D., David Fleming, Ph.D., Ginny Riga, Ph.D. - Video https://youtu.be/iNsVAhlsj_8
Download the Research ItemThe objective of this research is to present an innovative curriculum design proposal for the learning of English as a second language in Hispanic immigrant adults with low academic and socioeconomic levels living in the Unites States of America by adapting the philosophy and some tools of the Montessori method.
Download the Research ItemThe goal of action research is to generate knowledge that is specifically relevant to the local setting and successfully changes practice, while the goal of traditional research is to produce knowledge that can be generalized to the field. Learn about how to apply the basic principles of action research in Montessori classrooms here.
Download the Research ItemWorkshop: “Aligning State Developmental Standards to Toddler and Early Childhood Montessori Practical Life and Sensorial Materials ” - Presenters: Amanda E. Fink and Erin Conway - https://youtu.be/veCMJobG6FE
Download the Research ItemIs it possible to develop a progress report aligning Montessori materials to child development benchmarks to increase parent understanding of materials and to give teachers a means of reporting growth that is systematic and consistent?
Download the Research ItemIf you have ever wondered if there is any evidence that engagement with classic Montessori materials matter, this is the study for you. By Angeline S Lillard, Megan J Heise
Download the Research ItemWorkshop: “Assessing Collaboration: How Teachers in Montessori Public Schools Incorporate Collaborative Constructs for Students in Inclusion ” - Presenter: Dr. Dena AuCoin - https://youtu.be/pM4czoOgl_M
Download the Research ItemWatch the session by Tracey Sulak, Janet Bagby, Marie Kirkpatrick, Felicity Frost, Stephanie Fritz, Anneka Harralson, Brandon Parker, Allyson Yturralde, and Crystal L. Collins from The Montessori Event in 2021.
Watch the SessionAssessing the Relationship between Executive Function and Social Skills in Young Children - 2020 Conference - Presenters: Tracey N. Sulak, PhD, Janet Bagby,PhD, Marie Kirkpatrick, Felicity Frost, Stephanie Fritz, Anneka Harralson, Brandon Parker, Allyson Yturralde & Crystal L. Collins
Download the Research ItemResearch on student evaluation practices used by Montessori Elementary teachers was gathered through questionnaires analyzed using both quantitative and qualitative methods. The dissertation illuminates important findings as well as suggestions for future research and teacher support.
Download the Research ItemMaria Montessori developed a form of education in the first half of the last century that came to be called by her surname, and research indicates it often has positive outcomes. By Angeline S Lillard, Virginia McHugh
Download the Research ItemMaria Montessori developed a form of education in the first half of the last century that came to be called by her surname, and research indicates it often has positive outcomes. By Angeline S Lillard, Virginia McHugh
Download the Research ItemMontessori Middle School students were presented with various choices throughout their math classes, which resulted in greater levels of engagement, improved completion rates, and self-reported increases in work quality.
Download the Research ItemWhen Early Childhood Montessori students were given the opportunity to take a movement break while working on a lesson, this teacher as researcher found her students' concentration levels increased and they focused for longer periods of time.
Download the Research ItemThe purpose of this critical participatory action research study was to document Brooke’s work (in collaboration with Diana) to address a perceived learning inequity in her primary classroom by co-developing and implementing a curriculum that is child-directed and focused on sound exploration and music learning.
Download the Research ItemThis action research found that younger Elementary students could be taught to recognize different aspects of beneficial exchanges and to express gratitude to an appropriate degree with positive effects on social-emotional development and student engagement.
Download the Research ItemWorkshop: "Bilingual Education in Early Montessori A Case study of two Schools" - Presenters: Seyedeh Mousavian, Jody Eberly, Ed. D., Arti Joshi, PhD. Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jO7EMf1KopA
Download the Research ItemThis researcher examined whether mindfulness practices were compatible with a technology-rich classroom environment through exercises from a mindfulness app, a video, and teacher-guided sessions in an urban Montessori Middle School.
Download the Research ItemImplementing tools and systems to build math vocabulary and recognition of math operations in an environment prioritizing autonomy showed that many Lower Elementary students grew in their recognition of math symbols and equation nomenclature. They also demonstrated gains in their completion of math tasks.
Download the Research ItemComparing parents' perceptions of homework practices between Montessori and traditional classrooms showed no difference in the time spent doing homework or parental involvement. However, on average, Montessori children had choices in their homework twice as often as traditional children.
Download the Research ItemWorkshop: "Children Enter Montessori as First Graders Role of Executive Function in Adjustment" - Presenter: Tracey N. Sulak, PhD - Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FdQTBR0RgM8
Download the Research ItemThis study shows how Early childhood education plays a critical role in establishing positive social-emotional behaviors and promoting the development of skills needed to succeed in elementary school. By Toby Long, Nadia Ferranti, and Clare Westerman
Download the Research Item4 to 6 year olds have shown a preference for real activities over pretend ones, and this preference is even stronger for children in Montessori programs. By Jessica Taggart, Eren Fukuda, Angeline Stoll Lillard
Download the Research ItemThis experiment explored the impact of parenting style (authoritarianism, authoritativeness or permissiveness) and purposeful activity (engaging in a table-washing task) on effortful control (ability to override an impulsive response with a more positive response).
Download the Research ItemHow did integrated nature exploration via a Montessori primary curriculum through daily outdoor exploration in or around the woods, seasonal nature-related activities, and more, impact children's connection to nature?
Download the Research ItemWorkshop: "Creating a Math Talk Learning Community With Pre-Service Teachers: Preparation For Future Classroom Practice" - Presenter: Laura L. Saylor, Ph.D.
Download the Research ItemSome Hawaiian-language and culture-based educators perceive the Montessori Method as congruent with their goals and values. This dissertation aimed to understand why this is so and which salient features of the Montessori approach were most used.
Download the Research ItemThis article outlines the basic tenets of CRP and examines how Montessori education, through specific components of its philosophy and curriculum, together with the teacher's thoughtful cultivation and internalization of cultural competence, is in alignment with this pedagogy. By Cynthia Brunold-Conesa
Read the Research ItemThis author presents Montessori as an illustrative alternative teacher education case study and traces the development of cultural and technical expertise among Montessori teacher educators in training.
Download the Research ItemCritical Race Theory can provide a lens for understanding issues of anti-bias teaching practices, awareness of potential impact of classroom cultural differences on student performance, and differentiation of instruction for students of color to address cultural differences.
Download the Research ItemTo assist research efforts, this paper introduces a comprehensive visual model, or logic model, that depicts the core components, underlying assumptions, and intended outcomes of the Montessori approach. By Brooke Taylor Culclasure, Carolyn J. Daoust, Sally Morris Cote, Susan Zoll
Download the Research ItemSince psychometric vaidation is required for research instruments, authors explored the properties of a student evaluation of teaching (SET) tool implemented in a Montessori high school based on pilot study data. By Anthony Philip Setari, Kelly Bradley
Download the Research ItemThis action research project set out to apply intentional teaching practices, employing suggestions and open-ended prompts, to encourage young children to engage in creative thinking activities and solutions with core curriculum materials in a Montessori primary classroom. By Rebecca J. Appleby
Download the Research ItemWorkshop: "Development of Executive Function in a Montessori Early Childhood Classroom " - Presenters: Drs. Tracey N. Sulak & Janet H. Bagby - Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U07pZ6kozow
Download the Research ItemWorkshop: "Discovering Early Experiences that Correlate to an Empowered and Flourishing Adulthood: An Ontological/Phenomenological Exploration" - Presenter: AnaMaria Rivera, MBA, Ed.D(c) - Video https://youtu.be/A3xzzLVvSJs
Download the Research ItemAction research exploring how children’s artwork and visual displays should be used in a Montessori Primary classroom concludes that guides should continue to give freedom to the children about what they would like to display, thus creating more personalization in the classroom.
Download the Research ItemThis action research project explored the impact of a storytelling intervention for Lower Elementary students and found an increase in time engaged in writing and length of stories as well as acceleration in writing improvement.
Download the Research ItemWorkshop: "Early Childhood Montessori Students’ Attainment of Kindergarten Common CoreLanguage Standards: A Preliminary Examination" - Presenters: Angela Murray, PhD, Carolyn Daoust, PhD, Anita Amos, PhD - Video https://youtu.be/bOne-yTRKi0
Download the Research ItemThis study was conducted to examine the effects of exploratory play in nature combined with locally based, environmental education (EE), on the environmental literacy (EL) of students in a lower elementary Montessori classroom.
Download the Research ItemInvestigating Middle School science classrooms showed that collaborative online learning does benefit from scaffolding that supports collaborative planning and feedback from peers and teachers.
Download the Research ItemLearn how incorporating Practical Life activities like care of the classroom, sewing, knitting, and origami resulted in improvement in Upper Elementary students' self-regulation skills.
Download the Research ItemStandards-based teaching methods occur frequently in Secondary education. This study posits that these methods negatively impact the development of important higher-level skills and investigates ways Montessori schools address all areas of development and foster 21st-century skills.
Download the Research ItemEnhancing Place Based Learning through Montessori Going Out Experiences in an Elementary Classroom. Unpublished master’s action research project, University of Wisconsin, River Falls, WI
Download the Research ItemWorkshop: "Environmental Stewardship & Sustainability Education Pathways to Peace" - Presenters: Maria K. McKenna, Ph.D. & Julia A. McKenna - Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Atl_oRZ1pjU
Download the Research ItemWorkshop: "Evaluating a Montessori-Based Intervention for Long-Term Care Residents with Dementia" - Presenters: Kathleen M. Farfsing, Jennifer M. Kinney & Leah Janssen
Download the Research ItemThis study suggests that the Montessori Method can be an effective pedagogy for African-American students, particularly in reading, and makes recommendations for policy, practice, and future research.
Download the Research ItemBased on perspectives of the principal, teachers, and parents on the school council, this case study examined a public Montessori elementary school’s efforts as the school implemented the Montessori Method within the accountability era of high stakes testing. By Corrie Rebecca Block
Download the Research ItemBounded by self-determination and student voice theory, this research was designed to give voice to students, add to the discourse on middle school reform, and provide the perspective of the student to the critique of middle level education. By Luz Marie Casquejo Johnston
Download the Research ItemEvidence of the benefits of mixed -ged classrooms can be organized into broad categories, including impact on children’s cognitive and social development as well as the pedagogical advantages it affords teachers.
Download the Research ItemWorkshop: "Executive Function and Creative Potential in Third Grade Montessori Students" - Presenters: Katie Brown, Ph.D., Phil Dosmann, M.Ed., & Katie Grabowski - Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4sU5GVxjx0&feature=youtu.be
Download the Research ItemDownload this item by Katie Brown, Ph.D., National Center for Montessori in the Public Sector; Jamison White, National Alliance for Public Charter Schools; & Lifei Huang, Ed.D., New York University from The Montessori Event 2024 in Orlando, FL.
Download the Research ItemFostering Multilingual Competence in European Montessori Elementary School Context - Presenters: Giulia Consalvo & Elisabetta Tomazzolli - Video https://youtu.be/XQdEKhID7x0
Download the Research ItemMontessori Math manipulatives showed promise in enhancing the learning, perceived knowledge, confidence, and enjoyment in solving multiplication problems among 7th- grade students who qualified for academic intervention services because of previous low state test scores in mathematics.
Download the Research ItemBalancing the dual curricula of Montessori and standards-based instruction results in challenges and successes, but some teachers in a short time felt they were able to effectively balance the 2 curricular mandates.
Download the Research ItemThe primary objective of this study was to gather evidence to support a robust estimate of the number of Montessori schools worldwide and analyze the results. By Mira C. Debs, Jaap de Brouwer, Angela K. Murray, Lynne Lawrence, Megan Tyne, and Candice von der Wehl.
Download the Research ItemHow do teachers, students, and parents feel when a Montessori elementary school's homework policy changes from more traditional assignments to encouraging students to choose what they wanted to do each night for homework? By Catherine M Scott, Nelda Glaze
Download the Research ItemIn addition to investigating how Montessori educators in a public school setting address the pluralistic nature of their students’ cultural, racial, and linguistic backgrounds, this author outlines a plan of action to address challenges and improve pedagogy in light of these findings.
Download the Research ItemThe power of service learning: Connecting lower elementary students to their local community in a meaningful way while addressing real community needs and integrating academic to improve student engagement in school and learning.
Download the Research ItemIncluding Sensory Integration Materials in a Montessori Classroom to Improve Behavior Outcomes. Unpublished master’s action research project, University of Wisconsin, River Falls, WI
Download the Research ItemFindings from this small-scale qualitative study suggest that a peace program was positive in nature, and that students were able to build empathy for one another, support one another, and develop awareness for peace inside and outside of the classroom.
Download the Research ItemWhen combining knowledge of narrative writing and informative writing to create their own Great Lesson on a topic related to the history of writing, student participants gained an understanding of narrative story telling through nonfiction research.
Download the Research ItemA dissertation reporting on the instructional leadership practices of Montessori public school principals as reported by 54 Montessori public school teachers. Findings were interpreted through the theories of transactional and transformational leadership.
Download the Research ItemHow do Montessori and International Baccalaureate Secondary programs compare in the area of fostering global citizenship? Why do so few Montessori Secondary programs exist in general, and in the international schools community in particular?
Download the Research ItemThis study demonstrated that Montessori pedagogy is a viable alternative practice of education for remote Aboriginal early childhood contexts in Australia. By Catherine Claire Holmes
Download the Research ItemInvestigating the Correlation Between Montessori Elementary School Students' Self-Regulated Learning and Intercultural Competence - Presenter: Heba Mohammed Elsherbeeny - Video https://youtu.be/Dc6XTzeuADs
Download the Research ItemRead this study for insights on base-10 knowledge, place value, and arithmetic accuracy and strategy use comparing children in early elementary from Montessori and non-Montessori schools. By Elida V. Laski, Marina Vasilyeva, Joanna Schiffman
Download the Research ItemHow often do you tell white lies? When the New York Times ran an article linking children’s lying with their cognitive abilities (Stone, 2018), we decided to examine this phenomenon through the lens of Montessori philosophy. - From Montessori Life Summer 2019
Download the Research ItemThis author argues that there is a troubling gendered side to the story of Maria Montessori's initial warm reception and later cooling off in America, which still lingers and limits her contribution to educational theory.
Download the Research ItemWorkshop: "Mission Driven Montessori Education Cultivating Place and Pedagogical Fidelity" - Presenters:Maria K. McKenna, Ph.D. &Daniel W. Driscoll, M.Div - Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RRvUT8ThKEo
Download the Research ItemThis Action Research project is aimed at understanding and meeting the needs of our early childhood students and their families in making a successful transition to a non-Montessori school in First grade. By Saloni Mathur
Download the Research ItemWorkshop: "Montessori and Creativity: The Impact of Montessori on Creative Potential" - Presenters: Brooke Culclasure, Ph.D. & David J. Fleming, Ph.D. - Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5Efk8_K9U0
Download the Research ItemInclusion is an important topic in Montessori education, so these authors examined early childhood teachers' and non-Montessori general education early childhood teachers' attitudes towards including children with disabilities and providing access in their classrooms. By Natalie Danner, Susan Fowler
Download the Research ItemThis thesis describes an exploration of the Reggio Emillia approach undertaken by a Montessori school. Specifically, the author explores the Reggio practices of documentation use, incorporation of an art studio, and collaborative projects.
Download the Research ItemThis historical case study explores Montessori education as an enduring and ambitious educational reform movement, tracing its evolution over the past 100 years with sustained growth as well as efforts to modify the Method in order to reach a wider audience.
Download the Research ItemModern language paradigms suggest that English should now be viewed as a pluricentric language with lingustic and cultural diversity. This research found that Montessori classrooms reflect this view and that the method is an international and multicultural education pedagogy.
Download the Research ItemAuthors created and piloted a measure of Montessori core beliefs among Early Childhood teachers, identifying differences from teachers from other philosophies and finding that Montessori teachers were more likely to report child-centered beliefs.
Download the Research ItemHow well do early childhood teacher perceptions of family priorities and stressors align with the actual stresses and priorities reported by families? By Ann Epstein
Download the Research ItemBy exploring connections between learning in living systems, the new sciences, and Montessori education, this author integrates practicum experience and reflection with research and literature regarding Montessori education, systems theory, ecology, and more.
Download the Research ItemThe growing interest in Montessori is evident in the significant increase in the number of peer-reviewed articles published in non-Montessori journals from 2010 to 2013 compared to the previous 14 years.
Download the Research ItemThe growing interest in Montessori is evident in the significant increase in the number of peer-reviewed articles published in non-Montessori journals from 2014 to 2017 compared to the previous 14 years.
Download the Research ItemThe growing interest in Montessori is evident in the significant increase in the number of peer-reviewed articles published in non-Montessori journals from 2014 to 2017 compared to the previous 14 years.
Download the Research ItemThis 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
Download the Research ItemThe purpose of this study is to synthesize Montessori’s writings on citizenship education to support the implementation of a Montessorian view. By Jaap de Brouwer and Lida Klaver , Symen van der Zee
Download the Research ItemWorkshop: “Movement by Design: Creating Outdoor Play Spaces that Promote Young Children’s Motor Skill Development and Physical Fitness” - Presenter: Sherry L. Schweighardt, Ph.D. & Kiran Paek, M.F.A. - https://youtu.be/iYtXiBcUGkw
Download the Research ItemDespite the challenges of implementing a multiage learning environment in Middle School, this teacher researcher says benefits of peer learning, collaboration and development of leadership skills overshadow them with results evident in student engagement, work completion, participation in small groups, and student survey feedback.
Download the Research ItemWorkshop: "Now the Doors Are Open: Cross-Cultural Issues in Chinese Constructivist Education" - Presenters: Jill Stansbury, M. A. and Bonnie Qian, M. A. - Video https://youtu.be/FU6ETV7f75I
Download the Research ItemThe running record is an observational-based literacy assessment protocol that changed this author's beliefs and attitudes about literacy learning and how she taught and assessed literacy.
Download the Research ItemDownload the research poster by Nanette (Sheri) Schonleber, Ph.D. from The Montessori Event 2023, in Boston, MA.
Download the Research ItemThe goal of action research is to generate knowledge that is specifically relevant to the local setting and successfully changes practice, while the goal of traditional research is to produce knowledge that can be generalized to the field. Learn about how to apply the basic principles of action research in Montessori classrooms here.
Download the Research ItemA teacher-researcher found that many parents were able to support their child’s academic success with an unfamiliar curriculum if they understood that their role was to provide accountability, support in time management,t and support in workload management.
Download the Research ItemFour reasons were determined to underly parents' reasons for choosing Montessori education: attraction to Montessori principles, perceived fit with the Montessori philosophy or school, anticipated outcomes, and attraction to the Montessori classroom. By Elisabeth Hiles
Download the Research ItemPaving the Way for Successful Montessori Schools in the Public Sector: Tools for Guiding Teachers who are Introducing the Montessori Method - 2020 Conference - Presenter: Barbara Caprara, PhD
Download the Research ItemThis research aimed to deepen understanding about effective Montessori teachers and broaden the context of the topic by examining aligning Montessori theory with Indigenous theory and sustainability theory.
Download the Research ItemWhat are the experiences of Montessori teachers working in diverse, urban public schools? Three themes emerged regarding the Montessori transformation, good and meaningful work done by students, and boundaries of difference between Montessori teaching and state mandated tests.
Download the Research ItemWhat is the role and relevance of alternative pedagogy teacher preparation to the professional development system, and where does it fit in the current policy landscape nationwide?
Download the Research ItemThis action research study showed that students were inclined to follow up with work they had the most say in preparing, and by the end of the study reported greater confidence in choosing productive work and accessing tools to help them work independently.
Download the Research ItemThis phenomenological case study provides insight into the experience of a Montessori teacher in a leadership role revealing multiple social identities that contributed to her desire and ability to be what she felt was an authentic Montessori educator. By Olivia Christensen
Download the Research ItemThis study suggests that the Montessori community can build on high awareness of the Montessori name but should work to educate the public regarding several aspects of Montessori education, particularly avoiding extrinsic rewards and practices to enhance concentration skills.
Download the Research ItemWhat does the public think of Montessori education? This research sought to understand perceptions of Montesori education held by the general public, including attitudes and demographic characteristics that are associated with those perceptions. By Angela K. Murray
Download the Research ItemCan increasing knowledge of Montessori philosophy, practice, and outcomes increase support for a Montessori program among public school district administrators when they lead Montessori programs without any Montessori training? By Katy Wright
Download the Research ItemHave you ever wondered what population of students public Montessori programs serve? This study examines the racial and economic diversity of 300 whole-school, public Montessori programs open in 2012–2013. By Mira Catherine Debs
Download the Research ItemResearch from the past 40 years indicates that African American students are subjected to exclusionary discipline, including suspension and expulsion, at rates two to three times higher than their White peers, so this study examines how these rates differ in public Montessori schools. By Katie E. Brown, Aimy S.L. Steele
Download the Research ItemWorkshop: “Reading & Math Achievement for Third Grade African American Students in Public Montessori Schools” - Presenter: Katie E. Brown - https://youtu.be/7j8g9HQ3tjk
Download the Research ItemWhile her eight months in California did have a positive impact on the growth of the Montessori movement, Montessori’s engagement with mainstream education had limited impact and it gave way to waning interest in Montessori education in the United States. By Joe Parham
Download the Research ItemYou don’t have to have a PhD to be a discerning consumer of research! This article will help you to be a more critical reader of research related to Montessori education and give you the tools to implement the findings in your own work. By Angela Murray, Janet Bagby, and Tracey Sulak
Download the Research ItemThis dissertation proposes tools for screening, progress monitoring, diagnosis, and program evaluation, including assessments from preschool through the upper elementary years, as well as professional opportunities for teachers to develop their skills in using and interpreting reading assessments. By Linda Stewart Zankowksy
Download the Research ItemTeachers began this project unsure about how to implement the kind of science curriculum they wanted, and their students did not see the value of “Western Science.” By Nanette Schonleber, Ivy K Kelling
Download the Research ItemCheck out a study that examined the extent to which Social Justice Education (SJE) principles were incorporated across the school community of a diverse Montessori charter school using an inductive, qualitative, case-study approach. By Kira Banks
Download the Research ItemBased on Maria Montessori's pioneering work in the education of children with special needs, Montessori education reflects current best practice for students with special needs in mathematics based on 5 major components of effective differentiated instruction. By Victoria Selden Zascavage, Ginger Kelley McKenzie, Angela K. Murray
Download the Research ItemIn a summary of relevant literature authors conclude that Montessori education offers both opportunities and limitations for students of color in attending diverse schools, developing executive functions, achieving academically, accessing early childhood education and culturally responsive education, minimizing racially disproportionate discipline, and limiting overidentification for special education. By Mira Debs, Katie E. Brown
Download the Research ItemWhat can be learned from studying the inclusion of Russian-speaking students in an English-based Montessori preschool, particularly in the strategies used in large-group and shared-reading activities? By Christine Harris
Download the Research ItemThis action research project set out to determine the effects of daily writing workshop lessons, including the 6+1 Traits of Writing vocabulary, on student writing proficiency and engagement. By Kirstin A. Nordhaus
Download the Research ItemThe Montessori Method is often known for offering free choice and decision making to young learners. This thesis is a study of the ways in which student choice is enacted in Montessori Elementary classrooms and explores obstacles that prevent this freedom. By Mary Allison Moore
Download the Research ItemA professional development program with Montessori teachers explored the potential benefits of mindfulness, structured reflective practice, and teacher-centered mentorship experiences. By Laura Lackner Saylor, Ginger McKenzie, Cathy Cebulski Sacco
Download the Research ItemThis qualitative study investigates four Upper Elementary Montessori teachers’ attitudes toward technology and technology integration in a public school setting. By Sara Jolly Jones
Download the Research ItemDepending on the student, the lesson, and the guide, this author suggests there are different times when a teacher could benefit from the use of any of the 3: group, paired, or individual lessons in an Early Childhood classroom. By Francina Lelei
Download the Research ItemHave you ever wondered about the changing relationship between the child and nature through time? This thesis also includes a lesson for young children and suggestions for re-integrating humankind with nature and the Universe. By Linda Engelhart
Download the Research ItemAfter studying Montessori emergent readers' recognition of words written in a traditional flat font compared to the same words written in a 3-dimensional-appearing font, the authors suggest that students at risk for either a specific learning disability in reading or dyslexia may benefit from the use of 3-dimensional font. By Victoria Selden Zascavage, Ginger Kelley McKenzie, Max Buot, Carol Woods, Fellow Orton-Gillingham
Download the Research ItemImplementation of a peace curriculum in an Early Childhood classroom led to a clear reduction in the number of daily conflicts among the children and conflicts requiring little or no teacher involvement in the resolution. By Maria T. Morningstar
Download the Research ItemThis study suggests that when second- and third-grade students choose books on their own, reading comprehension approves. By Julie Fraumeni-Mcbride
Download the Research ItemTeacher researchers found support for their hypothesis that strategies like interactivity, scaffolding, and modeling enthusiasm would help to foster deeper connections, conversation, and literary skills when used during read-aloud time. By Sara Agnello and Mary Yengle
Download the Research ItemDiscover how implementing technology produced results in the areas of student preference, increased engagement, and even an improvement in accuracy for one upper elementary classroom. By Justin Tosco
Download the Research ItemEarly Childhood classroom strategies resulted in growth in handwriting ability and self selection of handwriting works, while Montessori materials proved most effective when combined with a whole Montessori approach. By Erin McFarland
Download the Research ItemIn examining how Montessori supports students learning to read by using writing as a foundation, one teacher as researcher concluded the benefits include efficiency, effectiveness, and the way that it engages and motivates students by building their self-esteem. By Tahzeem Ryan
Download the Research ItemLearn how this action researcher applied autonomy-supporting interventions such as acknowledging feelings, giving intrinsic rationales, using a peace table, conducting class meetings, and practicing teacher mindfulness to increase interest and independence among Early Childhood students. By Gena M. Gohr
Download the Research ItemThe Montessori Bibliography Online (MBO) makes information about Montessori education and the Montessori movement more accessible through an online interface that includes links to digitized source materials. By Joel Parham
Download the Research ItemBased on archival documents, this author explores the impact of Clara Craig who was the only participant in the first International Montessori Training Course in Rome, Italy, in 1913, to gain approval from the Rhode Island Board of Education to study the Montessori Method. By Susan Zoll
Download the Research ItemMontessori materials in one classroom were aligned with district standards, and the researcher discovered that the Montessori method provided a solid foundation for number and operational skills but fell short of meeting geometry, measurement and algebra objectives. By McKenna Richards
Download the Research ItemThis is study compares the consistencies between the Neurosequential Model in Education with The Montessori Method. By Bernadette Phillips.
Download the Research ItemPrior research has demonstrated that the characteristics of school environments can impact the development of creativity in children. Thus, we explored the construct of creativity in the context of a Montessori environment. By David J. Fleming, Brooke Taylor Culclasure, Daniel Zhang
Download the Research ItemUsing behavioral qualities documented in writings by Maria Montessori and other experts, this action researcher developed simple and objective data collection methods to measure for evidence of normalization, and for its absence, in students at a primary-level classroom. by Elizabeth Harder
Download the Research ItemWorkshop: "The Real Thing: Preschoolers Prefer Actual Activities to Pretend Ones - Workshop - 2018 Conference" - Presenters: Jessica Taggart, Megan J. Heise, & Angeline S. Lillard
Download the Research ItemWorkshop: "The Social Effects Of Student-Selected Movement Activities In A Montessori Lower Elementary Class" - Presenter: Diana Haro Reynolds, M. Ed.
Download the Research ItemThis study found that Montessori parents were knowledgeable about and valued Montessori methods, but varied in their parenting behaviors and choices at home, with some intentionally reinforcing Montessori principles and others behaving in ways that are inconsistent with a Montessori approach. By Jill K. Walls
Download the Research ItemAre you looking for suggestions for topics to study that will benefit those both within and outside the Montessori community? This paper outlines ideas organized around 3 broad categories: Montessori theory, Montessori practice and Montessori outcomes. By Angela K. Murray
Download the Research ItemRead how about Maria Montessori's work can be linked to Karl Popper’s evolutionary epistemology as a sound framework for improving educational systems based on naturalistic human learning. By Timothy Cauller
Download the Research ItemTransforming the Transformation: A post-intentional phenomenological exploration of Montessori teachers engaging in anti-bias and anti-racist teacher self-reflection - Presenters: Olivia Christenson
Download the Research ItemTransforming the Transformation: A Post-Intentional Phenomenological Exploration of Montessori Teachers Engaging in Anti-Bias and Anti-Racist Teacher Self-Reflection - 2020 Conference - Presenter: Olivia Christensen, PhD
Download the Research ItemThis article investigates whether circle time is frequent in Montessori 3–6-year-old classrooms using data from a widely distributed Qualtrics survey. By Andrea Koczela, and Kateri Carver
Download the Research ItemThis chapter outlines characteristics of Montessori Middle School education (freedom of choice, eliminating grades, learning by doing, deep concentration, prepared environments, habits of self-regulation, movement, aesthetic order, and the importance of nature) as they relate to various theoretical perspectives on education and development. By Kevin Rathunde
Download the Research ItemWhen Socratic seminars are incorporated into Montessori Middle School environments, teacher resources are crucial, so this action research investigated a seminar library created by and for teachers (including texts, questions, rubrics and other tools). In spite of teacher buy-in, challenges emerged in the library's use in the context of the day-to-day grind of teaching. By Jennifer Wegwerth
Download the Research ItemCreativity is linked to many critical learning skills and is important to foster during early childhood. This research studied if a creativity-focused science curriculum for kindergartners in a Montessori early learning center could increase creativity in students. By Joan J. Mariani Gomes
Download the Research ItemAction research with Montessori Middle School students demonstrated how works of music could successfully be used a text for a Socratic seminar and how Socratic seminars can be an effective technique for discussing music. By Stephanie Bijoch
Download the Research ItemA pilot study discovered surprising findings about academic assistance relationships within a Montessori secondary school using a network survey examining social network data. By R. Renee Setari, Anthony Philip Setari
Download the Research ItemThe purpose of this study was to evaluate the reliability and validity of the Normalization Checklist. This Normalization Checklist was vetted by a group of Montessori experts for content validity and was utilized in a previous study but has not been studied thoroughly. By Tracey N. Sulak, Janet H. Bagby, Munube Yilmaz, & Crystal Collins
Download the Research ItemThis article presents 4 general principles from cognitive science about ways that manipulatives promote math learning, and offers concrete examples of the application of these principles in Montessori practice. By Elida V. Laski, Jamilah R. Jor’dan, Carolyn Daoust, and Angela K. Murray
Download the Research ItemA preschool teacher as researcher discovered that when the steps of conflict resolution were taught to preschool children, the number of conflicts resolved without teacher intervention increased, the frequency students sought teacher guidance to solve conflicts decreased, and the number of journal responses that included positive independent solutions to problems increased. An Action Research Report by Krista Macsata
Download the Research ItemWould Implementation of Core-Specific Yoga Poses Have an Impact on the Overall Core Strength of the Young Child? - 2020 Conference - Presenters: Jennifer Baker Powers & Jan Mallett, PhD
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