The Use of Humor As a Teaching Tool in the College Classroom

Ronald E. Deiter

Staff General Research Papers Archive from Iowa State University, Department of Economics

Abstract: Previous research reports a strong positive correlation between class attendance and student performance. Consequently, college educators, often explore innovative ways of encouraging class attendance. While no substitute for substance, humor is a teaching tool that can create a more positive, fun, interesting environment that promotes class attendance and student learning.

Date: 2000-06-01
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Published in NACTA Journal, June 2000, vol. 44 no. 2, pp. 20-28

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