Learning with laughter

[Francis Hult]

The Guardian

 

Learning with laughter

 

Experienced teachers find that when it comes to an effective classroom environment a sense of humour is essential

 

When asked, most experienced language teachers will readily admit that they encourage humour and laughter in their classrooms and plan it into their lessons. So what is the role of unplanned and spontaneous humour - moments when the whole class momentarily erupts in laughter before returning to the task at hand?

 

In the early days of each course, when they meet their class for the first time, language teachers convey many hidden messages through their body language, their overall demeanour and the manner in which they address their students. One clear message (usually implicit) relates to the kind of atmosphere they wish to foster in their classroom.

 

Full story:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/education/2007/dec/05/tefl2

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