Presents a fictional interview with an ineffective English teacher. (DD)

Discusses recent studies showing that addiction counselors can use humor effectively in therapeutic approaches. Claims that counselors must learn ways to manage their personal and professional stress and that this can be achieved by integrating humor into daily work activities. Likewise, happy and optimistic therapists provide more effective…

Spoofs grammar instruction using characters from William Faulkner's novel "As I Lay Dying." (RS)

Presents annotations of 32 works of young adult literature that are not depressing but rather give the reader a good laugh. (TB)

Reveals a three-way interaction between cue, perception, and response. Suggests that background cues contributed the most to this interaction and that negative and neutral responses had the largest effects. Finds that respondents were more likely to perceive humorous intent overall, and that they were more likely to respond positively when they…

Case studies show how three nurse educators incorporated intentional humor into their teaching in different ways. Their intention was to convey material in a memorable and enjoyable way. Student reactions were overwhelmingly positive. (Contains 25 references.) (SK)

Describes Humorous Imagery Situation Technique, treatment technique incorporating imagery procedures. Discusses how this technique permits therapist to generate humor from imagery scenes. Explains how humor generated assists in resolution of personal conflicts and lessening of individual distress. (Author/NB)

The appropriate use of humor is a powerful tool that can help adult educators positively affect changes in people's knowledge, attitudes, skills, and aspirations and the didactic process. (JOW)

Provides tips for integrating appropriate humor in teaching and when not to use humor. (SK)

Interview with Asian-American comedian provides insightful commentary about his career choice. Notes his belief that comedy stage is useful position to comment on stereotypes inherent to U.S. culture. Asserts that comedians must challenge audience to think about the joke not only as amusement, but to examine other implications involved. (Author/NB)

Describes several ways to solicit humorous contributions for the high school literary magazine. (SR)

Focuses on the dangers inherent in the "bureaucratic" mindset that can eliminate the bases for constructive argument. Claims a dramatistic perspective on argument counters this danger and aids in the alteration of frames of reference, simultaneously combating the bureaucratic mindset and increasing the chance for constructive change in…

Examines the use of humor in library instruction, highlighting sources of humor (self, others, everyday life, unpleasant situations, travel), putting humor into practice, early demonstration of classroom humor, and pitfalls (demeaning and forgetting the audience). (PEN)

Finds that a high, rather than a low, sense of humor facilitated the reduction of uncertainty and also served to reduce social distance between interactants. Supports the facilitative nature of humor in the development of interpersonal relations. (SR)

Ways that trainers use humor to diffuse stress and stimulate creativity are described. Discuses how humor engages people, allows failure, and overcomes defenses and resistance. (SK)