This book has been prepared for the use of teachers, ethnologists, linguists, Indian studies scholars, language students and those who have an interest in the languages and cultures of the earlier inhabitants of this continent. The stories reflect the Navajo love for and genius with words and humor. Most of the humor represented is of three basic…

An attempt is made to show or suggest to the newcomer, whether adviser or reporter, some of the humor forms, devices, or ideas that can be used in a school publication. Twenty-four different types of humorous devices are included. These are boners (humorous errors); howlers (play on words); the pun; ethical light verse and limericks; humorous…

Tongue-in-cheek advice on how to survive the principalship. (Author/MLF)

Discusses definitions of humor and describes ways humor can be featured in school newspapers. Includes examples of humor from student and professional publications. (GW)

A senior editor and former teacher salutes the successes of teachers in a light-hearted column. (JL)

Argues that since technical and prose writing are both rhetorical discourse, technical writers should use the same devices as prose writers (such as metaphor and humor) and should be as aware of the political, ethical, and moral context of their writing as writers of prose. (ARH)

Offers a humorous look at the problem of assessment. (FL)

The comprehension of humor is described as a developmental ability related to children's cognitive, linguistic, and metalinguistic development. Examples illustrate the content and structure of riddles and jokes, as well as developmental changes in children's understanding. Ways to assess and develop humor comprehension are also discussed.…

Encourages laughter as a way to relieve stress and gain a new perspective on problems. Suggests that counselors take responsibility for enjoying their careers by incorporating laughter in their work. (ABB)

Presents a humorous account of possible dissertation topic and its rejection. (EL)

Recounts a childhood experience that helped develop a sense of delight in an author's choice of diction. (EL)

Kindergarteners and first and fourth graders watched an educational television program containing three types of humor. Information acquisition and funniness were assessed. Compared with distortion-free humor, irony resulted in overestimates of properties of novel objects introduced in the program. Age did not diminish perceptual distortion.…

Reviews tips on speech delivery for board members. Includes an outline for setting up a file for anecdotes and quotations. (MD)

Observed college students (N=195) divided according to sex and measures of wittiness to determine the effects of humor on problem solving in groups. Results showed that group composition was not a crucial issue in problem-solving performance, but that humerous group interaction was, and did not interfere with ongoing task performance. (LLL)

This book presents a collection of cartoons that focus on the lighter side of teaching. In a tongue-in-cheek introduction, the book asserts that one achievable goal which should have been included in the 1994 Educate America Act is that all teachers will start each school day by reading one funny cartoon and having a good chuckle before they go to…