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Peer reviewedFlannery, Maura C. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1993
A professor explains how he uses cartoons in teaching science. (PR)
Descriptors: Cartoons, College Science, Higher Education, Humor
Peer reviewedWandersee, James H. – American Biology Teacher, 1982
Provides a general overview of humor and its use in educational settings and makes specific suggestions to educators who want to include or increase its use in their classroom. Discusses characteristics, benefits, categories, student perceptions, stages of humor, sources and forms of humor, and pacing. (DC)
Descriptors: Biology, Classroom Techniques, College Science, Elementary School Science
Peer reviewedWard, Alan – School Science Review, 1987
Presents ideas intended to provoke thinking about how science teaching can engage the imagination and spark the creative faculties of students and teachers. Provides examples of ways that teachers can improve their questioning techniques. (TW)
Descriptors: Creative Teaching, Creativity, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education
