| Descript |
xiv, 139 p. : ill. ; 24 cm |
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 123-138) |
| Contents |
Laughing and learning, not laughing or learning -- Humor builds culture in schools and classrooms -- Humor improves classroom instruction -- Humor builds relationships and teamwork -- Humor improves communication -- Humor reduces tension and stress -- Humor promotes creativity and divergent thinking -- Humor can help adjust student behavior -- Humor helps teachers maintain interest at work -- Conclusion |
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Peter M. Jonas explores the ways in which humor can enhance the learning environment. He presents a theoretical model of humor, along with practical examples for use in schools and classrooms. He demonstrates that humor is a natural and fundamental activity that teachers and administrators need to utilize properly to maximize their effectiveness.--[book cover] |
| LC subject |
Teaching
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Classroom environment
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Wit and humor in education
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Motivation in education
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| Link |
Online version: Jonas, Peter M. Laughing and learning. Lanham, Md. : Rowman & Littlefield Education, c2010 (OCoLC)622280371 |
| ISBN |
9781607093169 (cloth : alk. paper) |
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1607093162 (cloth : alk. paper) |
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9781607093176 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
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1607093170 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
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