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Bacall, Aaron – 2002
Educators often take themselves a bit too seriously. To remedy the situation, the author, who is a veteran educator and illustrator, offers a little perspective with this collection of lighthearted cartoons. These cartoons can be used as overheads for staff development meetings, for an individual break in a busy day, and perhaps, even for a…
Descriptors: Cartoons, Comedy, Elementary Secondary Education, Humor

Gallagher, Mary – English Journal, 1982
Suggests ways to get students interested in talking seriously about comedy. (RL)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Comedy, English Instruction, Film Study
Gleason, Joni J. – Gifted Child Today (GCT), 1991
This article presents arguments for including activities to develop students' sense of humor and related skills in the gifted curriculum. Cognitive skills, reading, writing, mathematics, communications skills, and self-concept are seen as beneficiaries of humor units. A group activity and projects for a school comedy club are described. (PB)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Comedy, Elementary Secondary Education, Enrichment Activities

Berwald, Jean-Pierre – French Review, 1992
Humor can enliven classes, establish and maintain rapport, create ambiance for learning, and enhance student acquisition and retention. Ways to use humor in the classroom are presented, including clearly verbal approaches, visual aid techniques (magazines, cartoons, ads, etc.), and the humor of stand-up comedians. (12 references) (LB)
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Cartoons, Classroom Techniques, Comedy