Joke-Telling as a Group Dynamic.

Genovezou, Joanne, And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ298296

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Publication Date: 1984

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Joke-Telling as a Group Dynamic.

Genovezou, Joanne, And Others

TESL Talk, v15 n1-2 p49-51 Win-Spr 1984

Discusses how laughter and joke-telling can be channeled in such a way as to enhance second language teaching. In addition, it is suggested that jokes can act as a dynamic in overcoming problems (such as lassitude) that arise in situations involving group work. (SL)

Descriptors: Creative Activities, English (Second Language), Grouping (Instructional Purposes), Humor, Memory, Second Language Learning, Speech Skills, Student Participation

Publication Type: Guides - Non-Classroom; Journal Articles

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Audience: Practitioners

Language: English

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