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Nahas, Violeta Lopez – Nurse Education Today, 1998
Australian nursing students (n=48) identified instances when clinical teachers used humor. Students felt that humor humanized teachers, created a positive environment, made connections, and facilitated clinical learning. Awareness of personal and cultural values regarding humor was important. (SK)
Descriptors: Clinical Teaching (Health Professions), Context Effect, Foreign Countries, Higher Education
Burniske, R. W. – Phi Delta Kappan, 2001
How did educators become enslaved to networked computers and mesmerized by iridescent screens? The computer encourages endless acquisitions, some motivated by intellectual avarice, others by petty jealousies incited by colleagues raving about the latest "innovation." How much computer literacy is sufficient? What other literacies must…
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Networks, Computer Oriented Programs, Elementary Secondary Education
Oliver, Chris; Demetriades, Louisa; Hall, Scott – American Journal on Mental Retardation, 2002
A study examined the variability of smiling and laughing behaviors of three children (ages 7-17) with Angelman syndrome. Results found laughing and smiling increased during social situations and occurred at low levels during non-social situations. The behaviors, therefore, did not occur totally inappropriately, as has been suggested. (Contains…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Affective Behavior, Body Language, Children

Fuhler, Carol J.; Farris, Pamela J.; Walther, Maria P. – Childhood Education, 1999
Notes that humor and hope can produce an interest in reading and writing in children. Presents ideas for developing interest in language arts as well as suggested poems, picture books, and beginning chapter books. Also includes classroom suggestions for developing the four needs of beginning writers: ideas, words, structures, and spelling. (LBT)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Humor, Language Arts, Literacy

Furman, Rich – Human Service Education: A Journal of the National Organization for Human Service Education, 2001
Humor and fun, although essential factors to emotional health, are two of the most neglected aspects of human service practice and education. This article is an attempt to provide human service professionals and educators with an understanding of and some practical guidelines for the uses of humor and fun. (Author/BF)
Descriptors: Adoption (Ideas), Counseling Techniques, Human Services, Humor
Curriculum Review, 2004
Each month, "Curriculum Review" offers teachers mutual support, the sharing of ideas, and words of encouragement to help them face challenges in the classroom. The December 2004 issue of "Curriculum Review" contains the following articles: (1) "We Hear from Readers"; (2) "What They're Saying"; (3) "Surf These Web Sites"; (4) "Technology Update";…
Descriptors: Standardized Tests, Magnet Schools, Humor, Internet
Hickman, Gregory P.; Crossland, Garnet L. – Journal of College Student Retention: Research, Theory and Practice, 2004
Through the administration of self-report surveys, this study examined the relationships among a) parenting styles, b) family structure, c) academic achievement, d) birth order, e) gender, and f) humor on the initial personal-emotional, social, academic, and commitment to college adjustment among 257 first-quarter college freshmen. Multiple…
Descriptors: Child Rearing, Parenting Styles, Humor, Birth Order
Greenwald, Sarah J.; Nestler, Andrew – PRIMUS, 2004
"The Simpsons" is an ideal source of fun ways to introduce important mathematical concepts, motivate students, and reduce math anxiety. We discuss examples from "The Simpsons" related to calculus, geometry, and number theory that we have incorporated into the classroom. We explore student reactions and educational benefits and difficulties…
Descriptors: Geometry, Number Concepts, Calculus, Mathematics Instruction
Johnson, Helen – International Journal of Children's Spirituality, 2005
The auditing culture and its concomitant, "performativity", have been at the core of the on-going public sector reforms of the last twenty-five years or so. The advantages and limitations of performance indicators as a managerial technique of control have long been known. Considered from an organisational, social and political…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Audits (Verification), Accountability, Public Sector
Liljedahl, Peter, Ed.; Oesterle, Susan, Ed.; Allan, Darien, Ed. – Canadian Mathematics Education Study Group, 2011
This submission contains the Proceedings of the 2010 Annual Meeting of the Canadian Mathematics Education Study Group (CMESG), held at Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, British Columbia. The CMESG is a group of mathematicians and mathematics educators who meet annually to discuss mathematics education issues at all levels of learning. The aims…
Descriptors: Conferences (Gatherings), Mathematics Education, Textbooks, Performance Based Assessment
Sonntag, Linda – 1993
This book sets out the skills that are necessary for a public speaker to address an audience with confidence and clarity. The book discusses the kinds of speeches a speaker might be called upon to make and gives clear advice on how to prepare, rehearse, and deliver them. It explores the power of humor, helps one deal confidently and persuasively…
Descriptors: Audience Awareness, Communication Apprehension, Communication Skills, Humor
Grow, Gerald – 1995
A widespread movement is underway to shift from teacher-centered toward more student-centered learning. Teachers are being encouraged to lecture less and lead more discussions, to be less directive and more facilitative. Students are being encouraged to be less passive and more participatory. In a magazine writing class, an instructor asked his…
Descriptors: Discussion (Teaching Technique), Higher Education, Humor, Journalism
Kuchner, Joan F. – 1991
This paper explores the development of humor, the positive potential of young children's humor, and resources for harnessing the energy of humor. The literature on humor is dominated by two theoretical streams: psychoanalytic theory, which recognizes humor as a vehicle for expressing emotions, particularly unacceptable emotions; and cognitive…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Psychology, Creativity, Developmental Stages
Gladding, Samuel T. – 1992
In this book counseling approaches with a variety of populations are examined using these creative arts: music; dance/movement; imagery; visual arts; literature; drama; and play and humor. It is noted that all of these arts are process-oriented, emotionally sensitive, socially directed, and awareness-focused. Chapter 1 discusses the history,…
Descriptors: Art Therapy, Counseling Techniques, Counselor Role, Creative Art
Osborne, Nancy Seale – 1992
This paper discusses access to special collections at the State University of New York at Oswego (SUNY Oswego) library. Topics addressed include the role of student interns in processing materials; outreach programs, including a planned workshop for fourth grade teachers; library instruction sessions that allow students to examine new…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Archives, College Libraries, Higher Education