Volume 14, 2025
Impact of Montessori Pedagogical Approaches on Preschoolers' Learning Outcomes A Case Study of Mainland LGA, Lagos State
Rose.N, ODJUGO & R. ADAMS
Abstract
This study evaluated how Montessori pedagogy affects preschoolers' learning in Mainland Local Government
Area of Lagos State. A descriptive survey research design was adopted in the study.The population of the study
comprised all preschoolers in Mainland LGA, Lagos State. The sample size included a total of 71 pupils from
four intact Nursery Two classes from two randomly selected two Montessori and two non-Montessori nursery
schools in Mainland LGA. This study utilized the Preschoolers' Achievement Test (PAT) with a reliability
coefcient of 0.81, to measure preschoolers' learning outcomes. The data collected was analyzed using
descriptive and inferential statistics. Participants' demographics were presented using frequency distribution
tables, and the two hypotheses were tested using an independent-samples t-test in SPSS 21.0 at 0.05
signicance. The results of this study indicated a signicant gap in literacy skills between pupils attending
Montessori schools and those attending non-Montessori schools (p=0.004, p<0.05). Additionally, it was
observed that pupils in Montessori schools exhibited signicantly higher performance in numeracy compared to
their counterparts in non-Montessori schools (p=0.101, p<0.05). This study recommended thatMontessori
methods should be used in preschools to improve reading and numeracy. Hands-on, child-centered strategies
can help enhance numeracy and reading skills. Montessori-based early intervention programs should be
promoted by policymakers. These programs can help underprivileged children develop literacy and numeracy
early on.
Keywords
Montessori, Pedagogical Approaches,Preschools, Learning Outcome
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