A Scoping Review of the Implication of Montessori Curriculum in Early Childhood Education

A child-centered educational method, the Montessori curriculum places a strong emphasis on independent study, hands-on learning, and respect for a child’s normal psychological development. Its foundation is found in Maria Montessori’s educational philosophy, which integrates different disciplines through a prepared atmosphere that encourages inquiry and learning. The curriculum is developed to support a comprehensive educational experience by meeting the developmental needs of kids ages three to twelve. The present article sets out based on objectives: (1) To explain the various aspects of Montessori Curriculum in early childhood education and (2) To examine the impact of the various aspects of Montessori curriculum in early childhood education. A systematic review from education journals based on Scopus database of the years 2020 to 2024 was conducted, guided by the PRISMA Statement (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses) review method Using narrative and thematic analysis, eighteen out of twenty-two articles were validated related studies were found. The analysis of the articles that have been carried out found that the teaching approach using the Montessori Curriculum has a lot of impact on early childhood Mathematics and Literacy development which show a high success rate compared to conventional learning methods. Further review of these articles resulted in six main aspects developmental of mathematics which not only focus on the numbers but also pre-number such as colors, measurements and inferences to develop problem solving skills. Emotional management skills highlight how children express their inner needs or emotion. Literacy and cognitive which both domains are interrelated to children’s milestone. Teacher knowledge is essential to guide children and lastly is parental view needed to find out the implication. The findings showed that most teachers are competent in using Montessori teaching methods partly due to their personal expertise and initiative in enrolling for the course after the students indicate significant progress in their education. Moreover, many parents also acknowledge the success of this curriculum on their children who have shown positive progress in most aspects of development domains. In conclusion, early childhood educators should incorporate the Montessori Curriculum since studies have indicated that it has a favorable effect especially on children’s development of their reading and numeracy skills. Inequalities in funding, material distribution, and teacher preparation must be addressed in order to support an inclusive Montessori learning environment.