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Cornett, Claudia – 2001
Part of a series offering focused, authoritative treatments of subjects of current interest to educators and other readers, this fastback focuses on the topic of humor, particularly its usefulness in instruction. The fastback asserts that humor can increase attention and retention across curricular areas, create a more positive school climate,…
Descriptors: Classroom Communication, Classroom Techniques, Creative Teaching, Elementary Secondary Education

Luckner, John; Humphries, Sherry – Perspectives in Education and Deafness, 1990
Teachers' judicious use of humor in the classroom can have such positive effects as improving communication, focusing attention, provoking thought, liberating creative capacities, motivating students, and reinforcing desirable behaviors. Activities are suggested for exposing deaf students to various types of humor and helping them explore their…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Classroom Communication, Classroom Techniques, Deafness