This is partly due to the inherent difficulties of conducting scientific research in the classroom, meaning that the existing studies have been subject to severe criticism by sceptics.
Remarkably, however, the benefits of a Montessori education remain a matter of debate. This is partly due to the inherent difficulties of conducting scientific research in the classroom, meaning that the existing studies have been subject to severe criticism by sceptics. It is only recently that researchers have been able to resolve some these issues, and their conclusions make intriguing reading for teachers, parents, students – and indeed anyone who is fascinated by the malleability of the infant mind.