To 'ha ha' or not to 'ha'

Advantages of using Humour In Classroom

• Interesting - attention
• Enjoyment - motivation
• Reduces tensions and anxiety
• Energizes
• Triggers recall
• Increases Creativity
• Opens minds to Accept new ideas
• Build relationships
• Helps Learn from mistakes
• Provokes thought
• Improves health
• Makes Teacher Likable
• Feels good – we enjoy it

Issues with Humour
(Listed below are not actually issues - rather common excuses given by people - ignore them or better read the list of 50 excuses

• Negative humour turns off
• Gets out of control
• May not understand
• Wastes time
• Needs preparation

Guidelines for Using Humour

• Don’t try too hard
• Do what fits you
• No private humour
• Never use to hurt somebody or put down
• Make it a regular part
• Tie it to your subject
• Enjoy it!