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Peer reviewedShade, Richard A. – Gifted Child Today Magazine, 1999
Describes a three-week summer course on humor for gifted high school students. Outlines 10 reasons for studying humor and describes the development of the course and activities during each of the three weeks. (DB)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Curriculum Development, Enrichment Activities, Gifted
Peer reviewedColwell, Clyde G.; Wigle, Stanley E. – Reading World, 1984
Argues that the value of humor in a reading/language arts program may not be understood completely and may often be overlooked. Suggests that the use of humor is supportable by many learning theories and that it has probable affective and cognitive benefits. (FL)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Humor, Language Arts
Ellman, Neil – Audiovisual Instruction, 1979
The use of comics in the classroom is examined as an aid for foreign language instruction, teaching English as a second language, and remediating learning disabilities. A selected bibliography is included. (CMV)
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Cartoons, Comics (Publications), Curriculum Development
