About
Leslie K Maniotes, PhD
Leslie's Interests & Expertise
Inquiry Learning & Instructional Design
Guided Inquiry, Guided Inquiry Design, Inquiry Circles, Instructional Design, how to facilitate the Information Search Process (Kuhlthau) in learning cycles at all ages ECE through adult
Literacy
Learning to read and Reading to learn, Learning through Literature Circles and book clubs, Reading acquisition and early literacy, Reading Recovery Certified.
Third Space
intentiionally connecting school learning to students' personal/cultural understanding of the world with real relevance (see my dissertation, Spencer Fellowship Finalist)
Instructional Coach
Cognitive Coaching, Culturally Relevant Instruction, No Nonsense Nurturing, Restorative Justice, Adaptive Leadership English Language Acquisition
Leadership and Reform
Colorado Administration Certification, University of Denver, Ritchie Program, Creating and sustaining structures and strategies for changing schools to meet the needs of students of today.
Professional Development / Adult Learning
Uses a constructivist approach allowing participants choice, voice and engagement to be able to integrate concepts into their own practices.