Don't Smile Before Christmas: The Role of Humor in Education
- 1 May 1997
- journal article
- other
- Published by SAGE Publications in NASSP Bulletin
- Vol. 81 (589) , 27-34
- https://doi.org/10.1177/019263659708158905
Abstract
In teacher training programs across the country, the last thing they tell newly certified teachers is "Don't smile before Christmas!" Veterans of the chalkboard jungle know the dangers that lurk behind the inquisitive faces that greet a new teacher on the first day of school. Yet, the need for control and confidence in the classroom does not preclude the use of humor as an appropriate and effective tool for managing students and helping them to learn in a challenging environment.Keywords
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