John Montagu Butler (1977)Try to combine teaching from text.

(drama)

William Defelice “Using story jokes for real communication”

Using Story Jokes can apply to elementary school

Humor is infectious, like yawning. It can bring a class together.

Carme Manuel Cuenca and Rodrigo Fernandez. Carmona

• THE BEGINNING OF A STORY • Preparation: None • Organization: Individual work• Procedure: Give the students the beginning of a

story (e.g., “Last week I went to visit Frankenstein ...”) and tell

them to complete the story

AdvantagesPhysical benefits of mirth and laughter:•Increased endorphins and dopamine•Increased relaxation response•Reduced pain•Reduced stress

Cognitive benefits of humor and mirth:•Increased creativity•Improved problem-solving ability•Enhanced memory (for humorous material)•Increased ability to cope with stress, by providing an alternative, less serious perspective on one’s problems

Emotional benefits of humor and mirth:•Elevated mood and feelings of well-being•Reduced depression, anxiety, and tension•Increased self-esteem and resilience•Increased hope, optimism, energy, and vigor

Social benefits of humor and mirth:•Bonding with friends and family•Reinforcement of group identity and cohesiveness•Increased friendliness and altruism•Increased attractiveness to others•Happier marriages and close relationships

Which would you prefer: As a student?

Disadvantage

In addition to being disruptive, humor can be offensive, which will lead to a broken classroom environment. Teasing by either the teacher or another student allows others to laugh, but the child being teased does not laugh. Feelings get hurt, and subsequently, resentment can result. Resentment leads to tension which hinders the learning process by making students feel uncomfortable. Sometimes humor is not meant to be offensive, but children often misinterpret humor.