Humor as a Teaching Strategy.

Wandersee, James H.

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ERIC Number: EJ263683

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Publication Date: 1982-Apr

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Humor as a Teaching Strategy.

Wandersee, James H.

American Biology Teacher, v44 n4 p212-18 Apr 1982

Provides a general overview of humor and its use in educational settings and makes specific suggestions to educators who want to include or increase its use in their classroom. Discusses characteristics, benefits, categories, student perceptions, stages of humor, sources and forms of humor, and pacing. (DC)

Descriptors: Biology, Classroom Techniques, College Science, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education, Humor, Science Education, Science Instruction, Secondary School Science, Teaching Methods, Teaching Styles

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Audience: Practitioners

Language: English

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