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Peer reviewedRogers, Vincent R. – Educational Leadership, 1984
The author presents a well-structured argument for including humor and laughter in the classroom. He includes ideas and resources for nurturing humor. (MD)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Health
Descollonges, Heather; Eisner, Elliot – American School Board Journal, 2003
Ten not-so-serious recommendations for policymakers based on the rationale that art education takes time away from the classes that prepare students for standardized tests. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Art Education, Curriculum Development, Educational Policy, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedColwell, Clyde G.; Wigle, Stanley E. – Reading World, 1984
Argues that the value of humor in a reading/language arts program may not be understood completely and may often be overlooked. Suggests that the use of humor is supportable by many learning theories and that it has probable affective and cognitive benefits. (FL)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Humor, Language Arts
Vallance, Elizabeth – 1979
Educational researchers can provide unusual perspectives to their research if they include humor and irony. Looking at topics from the reverse (the critical attitude, the aesthetic perspective) allows researchers to see patterns, details, and meanings which are normally hidden from view. This aesthetic perspective enables artists, critics, and…
Descriptors: Adoption (Ideas), Adult Education, American Culture, Attitude Change
Download full textFisher, Maurice D., Ed. – Gifted Education Press Quarterly, 1995
This document consists of the four issues of the newsletter "Gifted Education Press Quarterly" published during 1995. This newsletter addresses issues in the education of gifted children and youth. The major articles are: (1) "Using Today's Technology: Parents Can Help Challenge Gifted Children" (Adrienne O'Neill); (2)…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Academically Gifted, Black Students, Creative Thinking
