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Burgess, Ron – 2000
This book presents classroom-tested ideas to help teachers make teaching and learning more enjoyable, noting that humor can be a positive force in teaching, learning, and health. The book is designed to: help teachers see the importance of a pleasant, good-humored environment; convince teachers that laughter can be an essential element in…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Elementary Secondary Education, Humor, Teacher Student Relationship
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
Elkind, David; Parr, Jerry; Duffy, Vincent; Strader, Bill; Stephens, Karen – Child Care Information Exchange, 2000
Presents five articles on humor in early child care: (1) "What Makes Young Children Laugh?" (David Elkind); (2) "Humor as a Tool in the Workplace" (Jerry Parr); (3) "Vincent's Vignettes" (Vincent Duffy); (4) "Family Humor" (Bill Strader); and (5) "Books to Tickle Funny Bones" (Karen Stephens). (SD)
Descriptors: Books, Childrens Literature, Classroom Environment, Comedy
Peer reviewedYoung Children, 1988
Points out that a key to discipline is the developing of a fun-filled friendship between adults and children in the child care environment. Suggests that "me vs. you" situations can be avoided by distracting the child with something interesting and fun, such as directions given in the form of a jingle or song. (RWB)
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques, Discipline, Early Childhood Education
Peer reviewedBergen, Doris – Childhood Education, 1992
Four major teaching strategies for linking humor and learning are identified: (1) to perform as models of humor; (2) to select learning materials that foster the expression of humor; (3) to elicit expressions of humor; and (4) to be responsive and appreciative. (LB)
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques, Elementary Education, Elementary School Students
Greenberg, Polly – 1993
With the goal of maintaining settings most conducive to helping each child develop optimally, the essays in this book delve into realistic ways in which child care providers can move from providing inadequate or merely adequate day care to providing high quality center-based or family child care. Most of the 12 essays begin with a question or…
Descriptors: Attachment Behavior, Behavior Development, Caregiver Child Relationship, Child Development
Direct linkBlaydes, John – Corwin Press, 2004
Today's principals face unique challenges--demands of time, knowledge, and organization, which take their toll on even the most flexible leader. A complement to the insightful "Survival Skills for the Principalship: A Treasure Chest of Time-Savers, Short-Cuts, and Strategies to Help You Keep a Balance in Your Life" (ED495598), this ready-to-edit…
Descriptors: Computer Peripherals, Principals, Stress Management, Instructional Leadership
Blaydes, John – Corwin Press, 2004
Today's principals face unique challenges--demands of time, knowledge, and organization which take their toll on even the most flexible leader. This compilation of resources offers practical, ready-to-use solutions to the issues and dilemmas facing principals every day. These valuable resources can be consulted for years to come as a long-term…
Descriptors: Principals, Stress Management, Instructional Leadership, Administrator Effectiveness
