- 154 pages
- English
- PDF
- Available on iOS & Android
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About this book
In Laughing and Learning, leadership consultant and university professor Peter M. Jonas explores the ways in which humor can enhance the learning environment. Drawing upon empirical research and brain-based concepts, Jonas presents a theoretical model of humor, along with practical examples for use in schools and classrooms. Jonas demonstrates that humor is a natural and fundamental activity that teachers and administrators need to utilize properly to maximize their effectiveness.
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Education CurriculaTable of contents
- LAUGHING AND LEARNING
- CONTENTS
- FIGURES AND TABLES
- FOREWORD
- ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
- Chapter 01: LAUGHING AND LEARNING, NOT LAUGHING OR LEARNING
- Chapter 02: HUMOR BUILDS CULTURE IN SCHOOLS AND CLASSROOMS
- Chapter 03: HUMOR IMPROVES CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION
- Chapter 04: HUMOR BUILDS RELATIONSHIPS AND TEAMWORK
- Chapter 05: HUMOR IMPROVES COMMUNICATION
- Chapter 06: HUMOR REDUCES TENSION AND STRESS
- Chapter 07: HUMOR PROMOTES CREATIVITY AND DIVERGENT THINKING
- Chapter 08: HUMOR CAN HELP ADJUST STUDENT BEHAVIOR
- Chapter 09: HUMOR HELPS TEACHERS MAINTAIN INTEREST AT WORK
- Chapter 10: CONCLUSION
- REFERENCES
- ABOUT THE AUTHOR
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