If an educator can find a way to make students laugh, and then apply the humor to a lesson plan, then adolescents are more likely to remember what is being taught? It is a fact according to the researchers in this article. However, if you are currently a teacher, I doubt this comes as a surprise.
With that said…
I did some digging and found some jokes, toys, and activities that are humorous and teach my discipline (literature). What is the point of this? If you are a teacher, or if you are considering becoming one, you can surf the web and find jokes, props, toys, and activities for any subject! If nothing else, I am sure your students will love you for the break from constant note taking.
Joke ex: Why did Macbeth never worry about salmonella? He always knew that Lady Macbeth's hands were clean.
Toys ex: Shakespeare insult card game or prop of Shakespeare.
Activities: Have the kids act out scenes from Macbeth. Ask specifically for them to read with over-animated emotion.
The most important thing about all of these exercises is that they prompt giggles-- making students have a positive view of the subject you are teaching.
Heather
TRI
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