Make Time for Humor (1512)

I believe that humor is one of the most underrated methods to help students learn. Incorporating humor into the classroom is a great first step to creating a more positive learning environment. Wouldn't you be more excited to attend class if you knew that you might get a little giggle from what the instructor has to say?

I think the student and teacher relationship is changed when the instructor has a great sense of humor and uses it. With a little humor in the classroom students are able to relax and often pay attention more closely. Let's say you make a mistake, be able to laugh about it or make a joke. Students can learn from you that it is ok to take chances or even sometimes make mistakes.

Try to add a little humor to your students' day as well as your own. Tell a joke, show a cartoon, or play a funny video. A little laugh can go a long way in the classroom.