Disciplines
Architecture
Abstract (300 words maximum)
This thesis analyzes the correlation that exists between Montessori educational methods and low-income students. To answer this question, I researched 15 different sources, which included case studies, surveys, and interviews that gave me detailed information on my topic. The results of my research showed there was a positive correlation on the effects of low-income students in Montessori Education, but a negative correlation to the number of low-income students who attend Montessori schools. There are around 15,000 Montessori schools around the world, but only 570 Of them are public. This creates a lot of barriers for low-income students, denying them access to the benefits of Montessori education. The results of this thesis can be used to create awareness and promote an increase in public Montessori schools.
Academic department under which the project should be listed
CACM - Architecture
Primary Investigator (PI) Name
Robin Puttock
Included in
Pathways to Possibilities: Crafting a Montessori School for Economically Disadvantaged Children
This thesis analyzes the correlation that exists between Montessori educational methods and low-income students. To answer this question, I researched 15 different sources, which included case studies, surveys, and interviews that gave me detailed information on my topic. The results of my research showed there was a positive correlation on the effects of low-income students in Montessori Education, but a negative correlation to the number of low-income students who attend Montessori schools. There are around 15,000 Montessori schools around the world, but only 570 Of them are public. This creates a lot of barriers for low-income students, denying them access to the benefits of Montessori education. The results of this thesis can be used to create awareness and promote an increase in public Montessori schools.