For faster results please use our Quick Search engine.
Advanced Search
Search across titles, abstracts, authors, and keywords.
Advanced Search Guide.
Article
The Making of Great Little People: A Diet for Little Learners
Publication: Tomorrow's Child, vol. 12, no. 4
Date: 2004
Pages: 8–9, 11–14
See More
Language: English
ISSN: 1071-6246
Article
Little Angels, Little Devils: Keeping Childhood Innocent
Publication: Montessori Education, vol. 6, no. 2
Date: Jul 1994
Pages: 4–7
See More
Abstract/Notes: Part 1 of 2
Language: English
ISSN: 1354-1498
Article
Sibling Schools [Christian Family Montessori School, Mt. Rainier, MD; St. Christopher Little Angels, Uganda]
Publication: AMI Elementary Alumni Association Newsletter, vol. 39, no. 2
Date: 2007
Pages: 6
See More
Language: English
Article
Low Initial Enrollment Dooms Middle School [Margaret Allen Middle School, Nashville, Tennessee]
Publication: Public School Montessorian, vol. 17, no. 2
Date: Winter 2005
Pages: 1, 21
See More
Language: English
ISSN: 1071-6246
Article
Rock 'N Roll School: New York City's Acorn School is an Ingenius and Economical Use of Found Space
Available from: US Modernist Library
Publication: Architectural Forum, vol. 137, no. 4
Date: Nov 1972
Pages: 56-61
Americas, Architecture, North America, United States of America
See More
Language: English
ISSN: 0003-8539, 2769-0024
Doctoral Dissertation
The Impact of Montessori Teaching on Academic Achievement of Elementary School Students in a Central Texas School District: A Causal-Comparative Inquiry
Available from: Texas A&M University
See More
Abstract/Notes: Providing a meaningful and experiential learning environment for all students has long created a concern for alternate ways to teach students who are reportedly demonstrating non-mastery on state standardized assessments. As the benchmark for showing successful academic achievement increases, so does the need for discovering effective ways for students to learn. The Montessori teaching method has been in existence since the early 1900s when Dr. Montessori made her discovery of the student learning process. Dr. Montessori connected to the laws of nature and the environment for creating students who are problem-solvers with critical-thinking skills. The Montessori Method is designed to promote independent learning and support normal development in children. A Montessori lesson is defined as any interaction between an adult and a child; it incorporates techniques that are defined to serve as guidance for the adult personality in working with the child. The study investigated the impact of Montessori Method on the academic achievement of 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students. The State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) was used to measure academic achievement in reading and mathematics. An ex post facto, causal-comparative design was employed. The characteristic-present samples consisted of 47 3rd, 40 4th, and 44 5th graders. There were 71 3rd, 60 4th, and 49 5th graders in the comparison samples. Due to non-probability nature of the sampling technique, external validity was limited to study participants. Due to non-experimental nature of the study, no causal inferences were drawn. A series of Multivariate Analysis of Variance (MANOVA) showed that there were no statistically significant differences between the students who received the Montessori Method of instruction and those who did not on the basis of the outcome measures of academic achievement in reading and mathematics. The mean difference effect sizes, which were used to examine the practical significance of the findings, ranged from negligible to small. Although the results of the study did not support the hypothesis, it must be pointed out that the Montessori Method of teaching facilitates self-paced learning that promotes a child's independence and encourages decision-making which are instrumental in becoming successful learners. Additionally, Montessori advocates experiences that are "real-world" and allow children to build intrinsic motivational opportunities; therefore, creating independent thinkers that will be competitive problem-solvers in the global economy of the 21st century. The limited studies on the Montessori Method of teaching offer opportunities for further investigation at all grade levels. For example, it is recommended to conduct a study to compare students who receive Montessori education during the early years of their academic life with those who receive Montessori education from pre-k to high school graduation. Because the Montessori name does not have a trademark, there are opportunities for investigating Montessori teacher preparation and comparing the preparation of the teachers to the standardized assessment results. There are also opportunities for investigating the method and curriculum used at schools that carry the name Montessori for comparison purposes amongst Montessori schools as well as in comparison to the results of the standardized assessments at these schools.
Language: English
Published: Corpus Christi, Texas, 2013
Article
Frans op de lagere Montessori-school [French at primary Montessori school]
Publication: Montessori Opvoeding, no. 3
Date: 1962
Pages: 6-14
See More
Language: Dutch
Article
Agency and School News; Montessori Method at the Tulalip School
Available from: National Archives (USA)
Publication: Indian School Journal, vol. 13, no. 1
Date: Sep 1912
Pages: 26
Americas, Indigenous communities, Indigenous peoples, North America, Tulalip School (Washington), United States of America
See More
Abstract/Notes: This is an excerpt from the Everett (Wash.) Herald.
Language: English
ISSN: 0364-7056
Article
Exploring Charter School Innovation: A Comparison of Popular Charter School Models
Available from: Taylor and Francis Online
Publication: Journal of School Choice, vol. 17, no. 3
Date: 2023
Pages: 387-403
See More
Abstract/Notes: This paper expands on previous work on charter school typology and presents disparities in standardized test outcomes across models by using standardized Z-Scores weighted by NAEP performance. Analyses indicate that in ELA, Classical schools have the highest relative performance, followed by Montessori and Art schools. In math, Classical school once again have the highest relative performance, followed by Montessori and STEM schools. For reasons discussed in the paper it is premature to posit causality, so the results should instead be viewed as descriptive. We suggest a more pluralistic testing framework may be appropriate when evaluating the performance of specialized schools.
Language: English
DOI: 10.1080/15582159.2023.2233321
ISSN: 1558-2159, 1558-2167
Article
To Transform a School: Turning Dreams into Reality [New Gate School, Sarasota, FL]
Publication: Tomorrow's Child, vol. 6, no. 3
Date: 1998
Pages: 5–11
See More
Language: English
ISSN: 1071-6246