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Peer reviewedWessler, Erik – English Journal, 1987
Approaches a writing assignment in an all-girls classroom by differentiating between what men think is funny ("guyfun") and what women think is funny ("galfun"). (NKA)
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Classroom Techniques, Grade 12, Group Discussion
Download full textCornett, Claudia E. – 1986
Focusing on humor as a powerful instructional resource, this booklet addresses a variety of issues regarding humor in the elementary and secondary classroom. Thirteen ways in which humor can help teachers to achieve educational goals are presented, specifically that it (1) attracts attention and provokes thought, (2) liberates creative capacities,…
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Class Activities, Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques
