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Peer reviewedPerlett, Robert – English Journal, 1982
Relates personal experiences and applies Freud's theory of humor to explain why teachers should not treat the study of comedy too seriously in the English classroom. (RL)
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Comedy, Humor, Inhibition
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
