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| Author | : Claudia E. Cornett |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 56 |
| Release | : 1986 |
| Genre | : Education |
| ISBN | : |
Focusing on humor as a powerful instructional resource, this booklet addresses a variety of issues regarding humor in the elementary and secondary classroom. Thirteen ways in which humor can help teachers to achieve educational goals are presented, specifically that it (1) attracts attention and provokes thought, (2) liberates creative capacities, (3) helps gain friends, (4) improves communication, (5) soothes difficult moments, (6) can stimulate intercultural study, (7) promotes health, (8) develops a positive attitude and self-image, (9) motivates and energizes, (10) solves problems, (11) increases quality and quantity of students' reading, (12) reinforces desired behaviors, and (13) has entertainment value. An age-based, developmental sequence of a child's sense of humor, derived from various cognitive stage theories, is outlined. Next, the booklet postulates that knowledge of this progression and an awareness of the nature of humor enables teachers to help students analyze their own sense of humor, use humor appropriately in social situations, and speak and write creatively. The physical aspects of humor and the superiority and incongruity theories of humor are discussed and 11 reasons for including humor in one's daily routine to relieve stress are presented. Finally, a list of 49 currently used, practical teaching ideas for employing humor in the classroom are offered. A bibliography is included. (JD)
| Author | : Mary K. Tedrow |
| Publisher | : Routledge |
| Total Pages | : 191 |
| Release | : 2017-08-15 |
| Genre | : Education |
| ISBN | : 1351683381 |
Find out how to create the climate and space for everyday student writing. In this new co-publication with MiddleWeb, award-winning teacher Mary Tedrow shows you how to encourage students to integrate daily writing into their lives, leading to improved critical thinking skills, increased knowledge of subject areas, and greater confidence in written expression. This practical guide will help you consider the unique needs of your students, while still meeting state standards. You’ll discover how to... Develop classroom routines and activities that invite creativity and self-expression Teach writing methods that can be used across different grade levels and all content areas Challenge students to examine their own writing processes for thinking and problem solving Evaluate written work in a way that emphasizes growth over grades Many exercises, prompts, and attempts at thinking found in the book can be easily adapted for use both in and out of the classroom. Whether you are a new or experienced teacher, Write, Think, Learn will enable you to make writing come alive for all your students.
| Author | : Andrew Tarvin |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 278 |
| Release | : 2012-11-13 |
| Genre | : Corporate culture |
| ISBN | : 9780984889761 |
The author presents a collection of ways to reap the proven human and corporate benefits of humor at work, organized by core business skill and founded on his own work as a business speaker and coach with the consulting company, Humor That Works.
| Author | : Caspar Addyman |
| Publisher | : Unbound Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 318 |
| Release | : 2020-04-16 |
| Genre | : Psychology |
| ISBN | : 1783527986 |
Few things in life are more delightful than sharing in the laughter of a baby. Until now, however, psychologists and parenting experts have largely focused on moments of stress and confusion. Developmental psychologist Caspar Addyman decided to change that. Since 2012 Caspar has run the Baby Laughter project, collecting data, videos and stories from parents all over the world. This has provided a fascinating window into what babies are learning and how they develop cognitively and emotionally. Deeper than that, he has observed laughter as the purest form of human connection. It creates a bond that parents and infants share as they navigate the challenges of childhood. Moving chronologically through the first two years of life, The Laughing Baby explores the origin story for our incredible abilities. In the playful daily lives of babies, we find the beginnings of art, science, music and happiness. Our infancy is central to what makes us human, and understanding why babies laugh is key to understanding ourselves.
| Author | : Madan Kataria, M.D. |
| Publisher | : Penguin |
| Total Pages | : 266 |
| Release | : 2020-04-07 |
| Genre | : Self-Help |
| ISBN | : 0143134949 |
Could you use a good laugh? This definitive guide by the founder of the worldwide laughter yoga movement will show you how to giggle your way to good health! Bring laughter into your life at any time of day--no special equipment needed, no new wardrobe, no expensive classes, not even a sense of humor! Laughter yoga is all about voluntary laughter--how you can learn to laugh even in the absence of humorous stimuli, and reap the extraordinary, scientifically proven benefits, which include stress reduction, pain relief, weight loss, heightened immunity, and, especially, enhanced mood: If you act happy, you'll become happy--your body can't tell the difference! Children laugh more than 300 times a day, adults fewer than fifteen. But it's easy to start laughing again. The exercises in this book combine voluntary laughter with yogic breathing to give you a full body-mind workout. And it turns out that laughter is the fastest way to reduce stress and the best kind of cardio: Ten minutes of hearty laughter is equal to thirty minutes on the rowing machine. With Laughter Yoga, join the growing worldwide movement and discover how laughter really is the best medicine. A PENGUIN LIFE TITLE
| Author | : Stephanie Davies |
| Publisher | : Crown House Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 162 |
| Release | : 2013-06-24 |
| Genre | : Psychology |
| ISBN | : 1845908120 |
A practical guide to using laughter and humour as a thinking skill to feel better and communicate more effectively. This book will explain simple techniques that will improve the reader's ability to gain a more positive perspective in difficult situations and increase their happiness through adopting the techniques from the Laughology model.The key subjects covered are What is laughter;What is humour; The psychological connection;
| Author | : Diana Loomans |
| Publisher | : H J Kramer |
| Total Pages | : 244 |
| Release | : 2002 |
| Genre | : Education |
| ISBN | : 9780915811991 |
Loomans, creator of The Laughing Classroom programs, and Kolberg, founder of the Comedy Sportz improvisation theater company, describe how to build education on a foundation of silliness. They do not provide an index. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
| Author | : Robert Ward |
| Publisher | : Rowman & Littlefield |
| Total Pages | : 229 |
| Release | : 2016-10-20 |
| Genre | : Education |
| ISBN | : 147582291X |
Maximize your child’s potential in ways that extend beyond academics alone. Gain a clearer, more cohesive relationship with their teachers. A Teacher’s Inside Advice to Parents: How Children Thrive with Leadership, Love, Laughter, and Learning explains how to support and inspire all kids towards success and satisfaction. When parents and teachers share common goals and methods to meet a child’s essential needs, this wraparound effect flows seamlessly from home to school and back again. This affirming, practical parenting approach provides expert insight for connecting with the classroom and influencing your child in four fundamental aspects: Leadership supplies the appropriate guidelines and routines your child requires in order to feel a soothing sense of security, structure, and stability. Love offers the attention, encouragement, and acceptance that create a strong bond of trust and open communication between you and your child. Laughter adds the joy, excitement, and adventure that embolden and assist in your child’s personal exploration of creativity, purpose, and direction. Learning develops and reinforces your child’s knowledge, wisdom, and skills vital for a contributing, self-sufficient life. The Four Ls of Parenting directly lead to the cooperation, confidence, contentment, and capabilities parents and teachers both strive to foster in every child—all accomplished with increased efficacy and delight while nurturing and educating the kids they care about so deeply.
| Author | : Dave Keeling |
| Publisher | : Crown House Publishing Ltd |
| Total Pages | : 122 |
| Release | : 2020-03-09 |
| Genre | : Education |
| ISBN | : 178135345X |
Dave Keeling's Independent Thinking on Laughter: Using humour as a tool to engage and motivate all learners is an uplifting manifesto packed with tips and techniques to help educators unleash the power of humour and laughter in the learning environment. Foreword by Ian Gilbert. Education is too important to be taken seriously: everyone in our schools from the youngest learner to the, ahem, 'most senior' teacher likes to laugh. And beyond the many stress-busting and morale-boosting benefits that laughter brings on an individual level, the collective rewards of laughter in the classroom setting are also numerous such as enhancing openness and teamwork, stimulating imagination and creativity and, above all, strengthening the student-teacher relationship. No one is more familiar with the power of classroom conviviality than 'stand-up educationalist' and Independent Thinking Associate Dave Keeling, who in this book takes readers on an enlightening journey into the part that humour can play in improving the learning experience for all concerned. Writing with his trademark wit, Dave shares handy hints acquired from his experience in the world of comedy and offers a veritable smorgasbord of activities for use with learners all proven to generate laughter, enhance learning and make the teacher look great. The teacher's mission, if they choose to accept it, is to take these ideas and exercises and adapt, enjoy, explore and generally mess about with them to their heart's content. An inspiring read for all teachers and educators. Independent Thinking on Laughter is an updated edition of The Little Book of Laughter (ISBN 9781781350089) and is one of a number of books in the Independent Thinking On series from the award-winning Independent Thinking Press.
| Author | : Jack Rightmyer |
| Publisher | : Routledge |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2008 |
| Genre | : Classroom environment |
| ISBN | : 9781877673788 |
Addressing the daily challenges that new teachers face in front of a class, this humorous personal account shares the lessons learned from one mans lengthy teaching career. Imparting practical advice in an engaging manner, these truthful tales transport readers through a wide array of settings -- urban and suburban schools, from sixth grade through college. Future educators will discover methods for using levity to build trust with their students and learn how to detect and avoid common pitfalls in the classroom. Offering advice on discipline, testing, bullying, and coaching, this memoir provides a fresh perspective on maintaining control of the class, while sharing the importance of using humour as a way to brush off the minor stresses of the job.
