2017/10/23 by Chloë Marshall · 2 citations
Social Sciences · #Education Methods and Practices #Diverse Education Studies and Reforms #Educational Environments and Student Outcomes
paper · pdf · doi:10.1038/s41539-017-0012-7
openalex publication_date 2017/10/23 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/08/04
The Montessori educational method has existed for over 100 years, but evaluations of its effectiveness are scarce. This review paper has three aims, namely to (1) identify some key elements of the method, (2) review existing evaluations of Montessori education, and (3) review studies that do not explicitly evaluate Montessori education but which evaluate the key elements identified in (1). The goal of the paper is therefore to provide a review of the evidence base for Montessori education, with the dual aspirations of stimulating future research and helping teachers to better understand whether and why Montessori education might be effective.