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Laugh and learn: Engaging students through humor

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For many faculty, navigating students’ changing expectations can be challenging, specifically the expectation that faculty should simultaneously educate and entertain. A possible “edutainment” approach (Johnson & McElroy, 2010) to connect with students is using humor in class. Our session’s goal is to frame a discussion about using humor within the context of “edutainment.” This session will provide a forum to discuss our personal experiences as “edutainers” and the benefits and challenges of using humor in class. Finally, this session will provide a forum for the exchange of ideas/resources to help faculty integrate humor into classrooms for student laughter and learning

Author(s):

Nancy Scott    
Wheaton College
United States

Lisa Delise    
Salem College
United States