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Peer reviewedAho, Mary Louise – Childhood Education, 1979
A summary of research on humor that has practical implications for those who work with children. (Author/MP)
Descriptors: Children, Class Activities, Elementary Education, Guides
Peer reviewedPfordresher, John – English Journal, 1981
The theory and practice of analyzing jokes, with implications for class discussions. (RL)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Creative Thinking, English Instruction, Higher Education
Download full textJames, David L. – 2001
A review of the educational research on humor use will answer many questions about how it works in the classroom. Humor can be classified in three ways, each with its own primary function: superiority theory--sociological function; relief theory--psychological function; and incongruity theory--intellectual function. Classes filled with relevant…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Classroom Communication, Classroom Techniques, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedEndlich, Eric – Teaching of Psychology, 1993
Contends that the study of the psychology of humor integrates areas such as child development stereotyping and creativity. Describes an undergraduate college-level course in which students apply psychological theories of humor to understand both popular humor and experiences in everyday life. (CFR)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Course Content, Course Descriptions, Educational Strategies
