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Download full textSherman, Lawrence W.; Wolf, Amy – 1984
Although humor and laughter are most often based in fundamental social interactions, this element of communication has received little attention. To examine the socially facilitating effects of communication and social acceptance by analyzing children's intrapersonal perceptions of communication apprehension, or shyness, 169 children, aged 8 to 13…
Descriptors: Children, Classroom Environment, Classroom Research, Elementary Education
Peer reviewedBurt, Linda McConnell; Sugawara, Alan I. – Early Child Development and Care, 1988
Reviews the literature concerning children's humor. Discusses major characteristics of early humor based on the child's level of developmental mastery, and proposes a conceptual model of humorous play. (RJC)
Descriptors: Child Development, Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques, Early Childhood Education
Peer reviewedFabrizi, Michael S.; Pollio, Howard R. – Merrill-Palmer Quarterly, 1987
Considers four questions related to humorous activity: What events evoke laughtor and smiling in classrooms and do these events change as children grow older? Are there differences in frequency and type of events produced and appreciated? How do teachers and peers react to humorous events? and What are the other behavior patterns of children who…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Elementary School Students, Elementary Secondary Education, High School Students
