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Peng, Yuan-yuan – English Language Teaching, 2020
Recently, there are limited specific researches on the pragmatic strategies of teachers' criticism from the angle of the Politeness Principle, among which most of them argue that teachers should adopt appropriate politeness strategies when criticizing students. However, only a few researchers point out that Leech's Politeness Principle is…
Descriptors: Pragmatics, Speech Acts, Empathy, Criticism
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Serafini, Frank; Coles, Richard – Reading Teacher, 2015
Humorous literature for children has been around since Randolph Caldecott first started writing and illustrating picturebooks. In the article, the authors try to understand what makes picturebooks funny and discuss ways to use humor in the classroom. Many examples of humorous picturebooks are cited to provide teachers with resources for their…
Descriptors: Humor, Childrens Literature, Picture Books, Teaching Methods
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Rieger, Alicja; McGrail, Ewa – Kappa Delta Pi Record, 2015
Given the power of children's literature to communicate authentic representations of disability and the potential of humor for nurturing social acceptance, teachers should know how to discuss this literature in the inclusive classroom. The authors analyze authentic children's literature with elements of humor and provide strategies in…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Childrens Literature, Humor, Inclusion
Abdallah, Mahmoud Mohammad Sayed – Online Submission, 2019
"TEFL/TESOL Methodology 2: Advanced Language Teaching/Learning Strategies (2nd Edition)" is a language methodology course with a modern touch. In other words, it is a combination of the most commonly used language teaching approaches, strategies and/or techniques in modern schools nowadays. In particular, it is intended to be used both…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Second Language Instruction, Second Language Learning, English (Second Language)
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Berk, Ronald A. – Journal of Faculty Development, 2014
There are two major global educational trends that have changed the form and execution of humor in the classroom and in professional conferences: (1) the burgeoning instructional technology, especially PowerPoint, which can provide a vehicle for several forms of low risk humor anyone can present; and (2) the diversity of classroom demographics,…
Descriptors: Humor, Classroom Techniques, Educational Technology, Student Diversity
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Kraus, Sue – Teaching Statistics: An International Journal for Teachers, 2010
This article describes an interactive way to help students learn to evaluate central tendency measures using a fictional story. The use of humour and fictional dire consequences may increase student understanding and engagement while reducing anxiety.
Descriptors: Measurement, Classroom Techniques, Statistics, Mathematical Concepts
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Powell, Sara Davis – Middle School Journal (J3), 2011
Wayside teaching focuses on building and maintaining positive relationships with students. Teachers can implement certain wayside teaching practices to end the year in a positive way and begin preparing for the next school year.
Descriptors: Teacher Attitudes, Teaching Methods, Teacher Student Relationship, Teacher Role
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Choubey, Asha – Advances in Language and Literary Studies, 2011
Feelings of anxiety, apprehension and nervousness are commonly expressed by second/foreign language learners in learning to speak a second/foreign language. These feelings are considered to exert a potentially negative and detrimental effect on communication in the target language. I shall dwell on my own experience as a practitioner of ELT, and…
Descriptors: Anxiety, Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, English (Second Language)
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Strean, William B. – Collected Essays on Learning and Teaching, 2008
Lowman (1995) described the relationship between teacher and student and student engagement as the two most important ingredients in learning in higher education. Humour builds teacher-student connection (Berk, 1998) and engages students in the learning process. The bond between student and teacher is essential for learning, satisfaction, and…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Humor, Teacher Student Relationship, Classroom Environment
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Hellman, Stuart V. – College Teaching, 2007
So you want to use humor in your classroom but think it will be inappropriate? After all, you might be thinking, you teach a very serious subject and do not want to turn your classroom into a three-ring circus. But even when teaching technical courses as systems analysis and computer programming, you can still use humor effectively in the…
Descriptors: Educational Environment, Audience Awareness, Humor, Classroom Techniques
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Long, Teresa; Alexander, Kristina – Contemporary Issues in Education Research, 2010
Bullying has become an increasingly serious problem in today's schools. Many states have passed legislation to ensure schools do all they can to prevent and address bullying. Even though the school is a place that is to be safe for all children, in some instances this is not the case. This paper discusses bullying and focuses on the different…
Descriptors: Bullying, Prevention, Middle School Students, Program Development
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Monson, Jay A. – Gifted Child Today Magazine, 1994
This article provides a rationale for using humor to increase creativity in gifted students and suggests a variety of activities which focus on humor. (DB)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Creativity, Elementary Secondary Education, Gifted
Girdlefanny, Snotty – Techniques: Connecting Education and Careers, 2004
Faced every day with the prospect of getting--and holding--the attention of a room full of students, that ever-resourceful professional known as a teacher resorts to the use of a number of tools and tactics. Among these may be humor. This article presents both examples of the use of humor in the classroom, and resources for further exploration…
Descriptors: Humor, Classroom Techniques, Teacher Student Relationship, Classroom Environment
Mawhinney, Thomas S.; Sagan, Laura L. – Phi Delta Kappan, 2007
Teachers and administrators are often directed to distance themselves from the children in their charge. Despite the land mines that accompany personal relationships with students, the authors argue that educators can still learn to build personal relationships with students. Personal-relationship building is one of the most important skills a…
Descriptors: Interpersonal Relationship, Teacher Student Relationship, Classroom Environment, Teacher Characteristics
Done, Phillip – Instructor, 2006
Learning and laughter go hand in hand. Teachers certainly do not need to be stand-up comedians and spew out one-liners or dress up like clowns to make their classes fun. A little comedy can bring a lot of joy and learning opportunities to the classroom. In this article, the author shares several strategies on how teachers can put in laughter into…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Humor, Teaching Methods, Classroom Environment
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