An imaginative solution to the rapid burnout of reform-minded teachers. (JF)

A humorous story of a teacher politicking with board members to obtain a merit pay increase. (JF)

A satire that describes a plan whereby sex transactions'' are taxed as a means of raising revenues for schools. (JF)

A history of education as expressed in the NEA Journal cartoons. (RA)

Examines comical problems arising from the overuse of business and technical jargon and syntax, including alienation of the reader. Offers suggestions for business writers to avoid usage that can appear comical in their business correspondence. (HTH)

Explores the many facets of graffiti as humor, with some educational asides about using graffiti to explain forms, styles, attitudes, and variations in language. (RL)

Study results showed that Welshmen did not appreciate anti-Welsh humor under experimental conditions but evaluated anti-outgroup jokes positively. However, when intergroup conflict was made salient, subjects reacted more favorably to anti-outgroup humor when delivered by Englishmen than Welshmen; the opposite was found under neutral conditions.…

Distinguishes between in-group (ethnic) humor and intergroup humor, the latter said to underscore prevailing beliefs and behavioral norms regarding ethnic groups in society. Illustrates the discussion with examples of Jewish humor. (GC)

An imaginative, humorous alternative to the present state of affairs in secondary education, calling for students and their mothers to exchange their daily drudgery. (JT)

Various types of humor found among children of school age and among adolescents are placed in a structural-developmental framework. Also discussed are several ways in which teachers can use children's humor in their classrooms. (MP)

Describes features of the successful Soviet humor magazine "Krokodil" and concludes that the secret of its success is that it has evolved a strong, recognizable, appealing character over the years, maintaining its familiar identity while also being innovative and fresh. (GT)

Provides examples of featurettes--very short feature articles--and offers suggestions for writing them. (GT)

A mild satire on a part of the English teacher's occupation. (Author)