© Copyright 2014 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Basic Teaching Skills for Career Education Instructors Chapter 17 Learning Is a Laughing Matter

© Copyright 2014 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Critical Concept It has been long understood that when students are laughing and having fun, they are learning even more.

© Copyright 2014 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Desired Performance Goals List the best conditions for learning. Define learning and laughter. Explain the theories of what makes us laugh. List the mental-, physical-, and work-related benefits of laughter. Explain the 4 stages of humor competence. Identify strategies for improving creativity. List ways to integrate humor in the workplace and classroom.

© Copyright 2014 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. The Master Educator Facilitates internal jogging to stimulate beneficial brain neurotransmitters. Teaches learners to fake laughter that ultimately results in genuine laughter. Uses laughter to engage both sides of the brain for more comprehensive learning.

© Copyright 2014 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Interesting Facts About Laughter It produces endorphins. People who laugh are liked more. Teachers who use humor are liked more. Self-deprecation is safe humor. Humor facilitates more risks. Fake smiles differ from sincere smiles. (continues)

© Copyright 2014 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Interesting Facts About Laughter Rituals provide security. Emotional cues result from educator’s mood.

© Copyright 2014 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Humor Assists Teachers Helps reveal a secure attitude. Gains and holds learner attention. Increases retention of information by learners.

© Copyright 2014 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Learning and Laughter Defined Learning: To acquire knowledge, understanding, skills, or behavioral tendency by study, instruction, or experience. Laughter: The sound of laughing; the cause of merriment. Laughter is the psychological response to humor.

© Copyright 2014 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Two Parts of Laughter One part: Gestures Another part: Sounds –15 facial muscles contract during laughter Gelotology: Formal name for the physiological study of humor

© Copyright 2014 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Purpose of Laughter To make and strengthen human connections and relationships Laughter Theories –Incongruity theory –Superiority theory –Relief theory –Spontaneity theory

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© Copyright 2014 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Stress Defined as a physical, chemical, or emotional factor that causes bodily or mental tension and may be a factor in the cause of disease.

© Copyright 2014 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Four Stages of Humor Competence Unconscious incompetence Conscious incompetence Conscious competence Unconscious competence

© Copyright 2014 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Laughter Enhances Creativity What is an idea? Inspiring an idea –Self-esteem is key. –Lives are altered by attitudes. –Positive self-talk

© Copyright 2014 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Origins of Imagination Everyone is born with an imagination. If you don’t believe that, give a 4-year-old a stick and watch what happens.

© Copyright 2014 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Stimulation of Imagination Do different things; vary your routine. Work on observation skills; notice details.

© Copyright 2014 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. What If? Ask and do: develop a passion for knowledge. Switch gears: when experiencing blocks in the creative process, switch gears and keep up the momentum. Take action: strive to avoid making excuses as to why something cannot be accomplished.

© Copyright 2014 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Humor in the Workplace Keep goofy toys at desk. Use funny visualizations. Laugh 5 minutes on way to work. Wear temporary, funny tattoos. Conduct daily huddle for laughing. Communicate with cartoons. Wear funny hats for different moods.

© Copyright 2014 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Humor in the Classroom Build a “mirth-aid kit”. Create a Joy Jar or Silly Sack. Create an Inspirational Insights Bag. Incorporate humorous video clips. (continues)

© Copyright 2014 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Humor in the Classroom Wear a goofy hat to present. (continues)

© Copyright 2014 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Humor in the Classroom Count daily laughter events. List positive things and share. Give projects funny names. Wear humorous T-shirt under lab jacket. Use games. Create prize categories and prizes. Offer assignment options. (continues)

© Copyright 2014 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Humor in the Classroom Write silly songs about serious subjects. Encourage silliness in students. Buy laughing CD or laughing toys. Have students crate fun ways to learn. Wear purple, fluorescent eyelashes. Schedule hilarity breaks.

© Copyright 2014 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Wrapping It Up Laughter is a form of internal jogging. Laughter is good for our health. Children laugh 400 times per day. Adults only laugh 15 times per day. We can fake a laugh and it becomes real. Humor may not add years to your life, but it will definitely add life to your years!

© Copyright 2014 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. In Retrospect List the best conditions for learning. Define learning, laughter, and laugh. Explain the theories of what makes us laugh. (continues)

© Copyright 2014 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. In Retrospect List the mental benefits of laughter. List the work-related benefits of laughter. (continues)

© Copyright 2014 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. In Retrospect List the physical benefits of laughter. Explain the four stages of humor competence. Identify strategies for combining ideas and letting creative juices flow. (continues)

© Copyright 2014 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. In Retrospect List ways to integrate humor into the workplace and classroom.

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