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Title: Literacy in Montessori Schools: Perspectives from Canada, Mexico, and Italy.
Authors: Beach, Pamela1 (AUTHOR) pamela.beach@queensu.ca
Source: Early Childhood Education Journal. Jan2026, Vol. 54 Issue 1, p285-296. 12p.
Subject Terms: *Literacy, *Montessori method of education, *Individualized instruction, Cross-cultural studies, Oral communication, Countries
Geographic Terms: Italy, Canada, Mexico
People: Montessori, Maria, 1870-1952
Abstract: This study explored how seven Montessori teachers from across three countries perceive and practice literacy. One-on-one semi-structured interviews were conducted with each participant over the 2022–23 school year. Qualitative analyses, in which interview transcripts were coded using an open-coding technique, revealed three themes about how Montessori teachers from Canada, Mexico, and Italy perceive and practice literacy: 1. Emphasis on oral language; 2. Explicit and systematic instruction; and 3. Literacy-rich environments. Understanding how Montessori teachers perceive and practice literacy can provide insight into the patterns of literacy learning across geographical contexts. In particular, findings from this study highlight the effectiveness of the Montessori approach across diverse settings and how literacy learning in Montessori classrooms can adapt to different cultural contexts and languages. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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  Data: This study explored how seven Montessori teachers from across three countries perceive and practice literacy. One-on-one semi-structured interviews were conducted with each participant over the 2022–23 school year. Qualitative analyses, in which interview transcripts were coded using an open-coding technique, revealed three themes about how Montessori teachers from Canada, Mexico, and Italy perceive and practice literacy: 1. Emphasis on oral language; 2. Explicit and systematic instruction; and 3. Literacy-rich environments. Understanding how Montessori teachers perceive and practice literacy can provide insight into the patterns of literacy learning across geographical contexts. In particular, findings from this study highlight the effectiveness of the Montessori approach across diverse settings and how literacy learning in Montessori classrooms can adapt to different cultural contexts and languages. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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