Jill Bates Justin Hayes Steph Wanek HUMOR IN THE CLASSROOM
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WHAT IS HUMOR? Happy people produce more and work better. An
investment in happiness has a concrete payoutand fast. Brad
Montgomery
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HUMOR IS NOT
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Educational Researcher Mary Kay Morrison HUMOR DEVELOPMENT
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Birth to two- peek-a-boo 2 years to school age- knock-knock
Early elementary years- riddle de dee Later elementary through teen
years- punny funny Peak experience/utopia- fun finder STAGES OF
HUMOR DEVELOPMENT
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Educational Researcher Mary Kay Morrison 10 RESEARCH-BASED
HUMOR BENEFITS
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Instructional videos Bell ringer Jokes Cartoon Costumes
Accent/voices Music/songs CAPTURES AND RETAINS STUDENT ATTENTION
jimmy Fallon Clip
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Combat boredom Plays with meaning Visualize problems in an
alternate way Engages critical thinking Motivates reluctant readers
EXPANDS STUDENT COMPREHENSION
INCREASES OPPORTUNITY FOR MEMORY RETENTION Marilee Sprenger,
author of Brain Based Teaching in the Digital Age, states using
humor -- not necessarily joke-telling -- is not only attractive to
the emotional system, it also allows for some higher level
thinking. Humor, laughter, and joyfulness release important brain
chemicals that make us feel good and aid in retention. Some
research suggests that we remember at least 30 percent more of what
we learn with humor. FEAR HUMOR ParrMr video
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Positive effects on climate Kids feel more open and willing to
ask questions. Colleagues are more approachable. Larger sense of
community. BUILDS RELATIONSHIPS WITH STUDENTS AND COLLEAGUES
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CREATES A NURTURING ENVIRONMENT FOR LEARNING
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SUPPORTS CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
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HEALTH BENEFITS
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Creativity Insert personality into lessons Opening class
Reducing stress During class Refocusing class Giving recognition
Ending class
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How do I feel? Am I interested? Is it important? Can I do this?
Marzanos Four Levels for Attention and Engagement
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IS FUN!
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Grant Thompson, The King of Random Grant Thompson, The King of
Random Sick Science Sick Science Mental Floss Mental Floss Math
video Math video RESOURCES