Workshops and Consulting

In addition to whimsical stories for children, I like to share a bit of whimsy with innovative teachers working with children.

Innovative Teaching and Learning

I have created and led many virtual and face-to-face workshops about innovative teaching and learning. I particularly like hands on and self-regulated work, supported by simulations and role plays, which help students connect their learning to their own emotions and to the world around them.

In-house Professional Development

Over the past 15 years I’ve developed a research center at my own school. There are several advantages to supporting pd from within: it is cheaper, it is ongoing, it is classroom situated, and it is relevant. I can help you build on your current pd efforts to further your culture of learning at school.

EDgility - Pulling agile into education

My colleague Bill Tihen and I, based on work with teachers around the world, developed a set of practices to nudge teaching and learning toward greater collaboration, joy, and discovery. I support both individuals and groups of teachers interested in pulling elements of agility into their own teaching repertoire.

Educational Blogs

Student agency, pulling agile into education, innovative teaching and learning

Whimsical Children’s Books

Is This Right?

Paul Magnuson

Price : 15 CHF

Emmalou, at 4 years old, knows how to do things not-quite-right to get some attention and have a good laugh. Her parents are exhausted by the end of the day … and loving (almost) every minute of it. My original drawings (like in the photo) are being replaced by the wonderful artwork of Ariel Trenk. They look amazing so far!

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Is This Right?

The Scab Faerie

Paul Magnuson

Price : 16.95 CHF

I had the pleasure of putting this latest book together with Sonia Wessen, a sophomore at my alma mater, St. Olaf College in Minnesota, USA.

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The Scab Faerie

Boa Constrictors Tie the Knot

Paul Magnuson

Lucy Davis, the illustrator of this story, self-published this book with me several years ago. I’m going to link a pdf here if Victoria, the Industrious Sloth, can find time in her busy schedule to help me.

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Boa Constrictors Tie the Knot

Community Faeries

Join our community of whimsical fantasy and creativity.

Send us your artwork of faerie sightings.





Tooth Fairy or Petite Souris
13 Aug, 2022 Madison

Tooth Fairy or Petite Souris

The Industrious Sloth
14 Apr, 2022 Anonymous!

The Industrious Sloth

The Scab Faerie
14 Apr, 2022 Anonymous!

The Scab Faerie

School visits and readings

 

Podcasts

Podcasts in intermediate English about innovative teaching and learning

I am committed to creating unique, scaffolded learning for non-native English speaking educators. In 2023 we will launch a series of short podcasts in intermediate English with tie-ins to blogs and additional podcasts (produced for native English speakers). Listeners can engage with current topics in innovative teaching and learning and continue their English practice with additional materials on the same topic. From easy podcast to short blog to longer podcast. This project is a collaboration of colleagues working in Switzerland and Taiwan.

Season 1 Preview

Episode 1. Student and teacher agency Episode 2. Teachers leading their own PD Episode 3. Pulling agile into education Episode 4. Language policies Episode 5. Learning spaces Episode 6. Uplift

Podcast 3
24 Nov, 2020 Paul Magnuson

Podcast 3

Podcast 2
23 Nov, 2020 Paul Magnuson

Podcast 2

Podcast 1
22 Nov, 2020 Paul Magnuson

Podcast 1

 
Paul Magnuson

Paul Magnuson

Educator and Author

I attribute much of my innovation in teaching and learning to 20 years of summer camp experience. Never underestimate the power of learning when unfettered from “regular” school! Years of experience in school improvement with US federal education programs, coupled with classroom teaching from elementary through graduate school (e.g. world languages, ESL, music, teaching licensure, applied linguistics, and leadership) bring both perspective and depth.

Since 2008 I’ve held several roles at Leysin American School, including middle school and summer school leadership, accreditation systems, curriculum development, and professional development through action research. Since 2015 I’ve also taught in administration, international education, and teacher licensure, first at Endicott College and since 2020 at Moreland University.

I hold a PhD in Curriculum & Instruction from the University of Minnesota, a ScrumMaster certification in Agility, and a ten year hobby of language learning with Duolingo, whom I met once in person. Well, more like in owl, if you see what I mean.

Contact Me

Whether you have questions or you would just like to say hello, contact me.





Phone

+41 79 376 47 65

Email

paul@magnusonedstudio.ch

Location

1854 Leysin, Suisse