Humor has a place in today’s college classroom. It has a place in pedagogy, as it aids in student learning. That is, it aids in student learning when it’s authentic, not contrived, not forced.

Anderson said in his workshop that the best kind of humor in the classroom is humor that is relevant to the subject matter and reinforces the lesson. It should also create a positive environment and ...

To me, humor in the classroom mixes audience participation with storytelling about the quirky world around us. The teacher and students form an improv troupe, working on the day’s subject.

Humor can provide many benefits to language learners. These include improvement of classroom atmosphere, relieving anxiety, and serving as a mnemonic device to facilitate learning. However, it is ...

In the rapidly evolving landscape of education, Maine teachers are leading the way in integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into their classrooms. With innovative tools designed to enhance learning ...

Whether your humor comes natural or not, below are some humor strategies you can use in your own classroom: Laugh at yourself: You don't have to have a background in comedy--some of the funniest and ...

Most of the jokes I make, the jibes to humble the class clown, the witty comebacks, the exaggerated stories, are all defense strategies to cope with teenagers, school bureaucracy and faulty ...

Humor in the Classroom Humor is “essential,” says a high school teacher, “because kids are funny and you have to spend at least six hours a day” with them. See how she keeps everyone laughing.

He’s 6-foot one-inch tall, but James Schamber will stand on a chair to reach his second-grade students. Sparkle, a spelling game, is a highlight in Schamber’s classroom where he mentors… ...