Then, idly following links from an email, I came across the reference below. (I'm not happy with the use of the words "and heart" in a reference but that's me.)
I'm not exactly humourless but pretty po-faced. If I were still teaching though, I'd probably skim through the book and give a few things a try. Does the thought of a Laughing Classroom in the current climate engage you? What "humorous" activities do you use in your lessons?
I recently played "The Laughing Policeman" at a talk I gave, expecting hysterical laughter, but I cut the track short when I saw the bemused look on the children's faces. Another time, another place?
Here are a few fun things.
 |
| This is a cartoon version of the book. There is also "Girl's Like Spaghetti" for apostrophes. |
 |
| From a magazine I think. Quite a talking point. |
THE BOOK : The Laughing Classroom by D. Loomans & K. Kolberg (1993, reprinted 2002) H.J. Kramer Books. ISBN 0-915811-99-5
THE REFERENCE
http://edudemic.com/2012/12/30-surprising-and-controversial-ways-students-learn/?utm_medium=linkedin&utm_source=twitterfeed
"26. Children who participate in laughing activities experience increase in memory retention
Do you remember the last time you had a good belly laugh? If you are fortunate enough to have laughter as part of your everyday life, you can probably easily remember what triggered it. Laughter is evidence of an engaged body, mind, and heart, increasing the likelihood that you are able to recall what triggered the positive emotion.
Laughter not only increases a child’s capacity to remember the humor, but it also gives a feeling of security and contentment.
Pam Schiller and Clarissa A. Willis, both PhD authors, speakers, and curriculum specialists, put out an article that highlights this fact. They note that laughter not only increases a child’s capacity to remember the humor, but it also gives a feeling of security and contentment. It is important that teachers use funny songs, games, or silly phrases to start a lesson."
No comments:
Post a Comment