Introductions

Introductions--Fun In The Classroom


Please introduce yourself to the rest of the class by answering the following questions:

1) Your Name

2) School/City

3) Grade level and subject that you teach

4) What hobbies do you have that create laughter and joy in your life

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Humor and Laughter Article Review

Humor and Laughter Article Review

After reading the articles Fun and the Immune System and Lighten Up please reflect on your thoughts and feelings. (They were emailed to you as an attachment)

The following questions were created to be thought provoking:

( you do not have to answer them all but they may aid you in your responses/reflections)

1) What were some of the AHA's that you encountered? (if any)

2) How can you utilize this information in your own personal life?

3) How can this information make you a more effective teacher/counselor/parent?

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FUN-damental Attitude

"Wise Teachers Make Learning A Joy" -Chinese Proverb

Assignments:

Read the introduction and through page 11 of the text.

Please reflect on any ahas or main points. Share what you are already doing in your classrooms or daily lives that foster a "Fun-damental" Attitude. After going over the Pop Quiz on pages 10 and 11 reflect on your personal results.
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Humor Styles

"Humor can act as a social lubricant or a social retardant in the educational setting. It can educate or denigrate, heal or harm, embrace or deface. It's a powerful communication tool, no matter which side is chosen."

"Joy Master vs. Joke Maker vs. Life Mocker vs. Fun Meister

It is crucial for us to identify our humor style--it is such a powerful tool--we need to use it in an empowering manner! Please discuss ways we can utilize this information to make our classrooms, colleagues, and schools better.

Does your humor style bring you closer to your students?

Does it enliven them or deaden them?

Is it helping you reach your teaching goals?

Is it enhancing and promoting a learning environment in your classroom?

Quote Sharing

"It is paradoxical that many educators and parents still differentiate between a time for learning and a time for play without seeing the vital connection between them."

Leo Buscaglia

Please share one of your favorite quotes.