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In Laughing and Learning, leadership consultant and university
professor Peter M. Jonas explores the ways in which humor can
enhance the learning environment. Drawing upon empirical research
and brain-based concepts, Jonas presents a theoretical model of
humor, along with practical examples for use in schools and
classrooms. Jonas demonstrates that humor is a natural and
fundamental activity that teachers and administrators need to
utilize properly to maximize their effectiveness.
In Laughing and Learning, leadership consultant and university
professor Peter M. Jonas explores the ways in which humor can
enhance the learning environment. Drawing upon empirical research
and brain-based concepts, Jonas presents a theoretical model of
humor, along with practical examples for use in schools and
classrooms. Jonas demonstrates that humor is a natural and
fundamental activity that teachers and administrators need to
utilize properly to maximize their effectiveness.
Here is a researched-based book in which author Peter Jonas
explores how humor can enhance both leadership performance and
improve the learning environment. Jonas attempts to use research
and brain-based concepts to build a theoretical foundation and then
provides practical components for connecting leadership, learning,
and humor. Individuals need to understand the theoretical nature of
leadership before they can translate the concepts into practice on
a daily basis. The same is true for humor. The main theme of the
book is that the proper use of humor will not only increase
learning comprehension, but it can be used as an important tool for
leaders to enhance their effectiveness. Throughout the book, Jonas
has interjected humorous jokes, stories, puns, exercises,
activities, expressions, etc. in order to show specific examples to
provide the reader with material that can be used in leadership
situations and the classroom. The materials in the book can be
learned, saved for later, or copied for immediate use. Moreover,
each chapter is fun to read and contains practical points and
examples of how to integrate humor into daily leadership activities
and lesson plans. For teachers and leaders, or anyone in the field
of education.
Many authors have researched the connection between humor and
education but as E .B. White said: “Analyzing humor is like
dissecting a frog. Few people are interested and the frog dies of
it. However, Dr. Peter Jonas takes a broad and practical approach
examining the connection between humor and learning. The book uses
a meta-analysis and meta-synthesis to identify nine areas where
humor significantly improves various aspects of the learning
environment. This book provides practical examples, as well as
research on how much of an effect (effect size) humor has on
Leadership, Learning, Stress reduction, Job Satisfaction,
Relationships, Creativity, Culture, Communication, and Engagement.
Humor needs to be taken seriously, because when you get people
laughing you can transform learning.
Many authors have researched the connection between humor and
education but as E .B. White said: “Analyzing humor is like
dissecting a frog. Few people are interested and the frog dies of
it. However, Dr. Peter Jonas takes a broad and practical approach
examining the connection between humor and learning. The book uses
a meta-analysis and meta-synthesis to identify nine areas where
humor significantly improves various aspects of the learning
environment. This book provides practical examples, as well as
research on how much of an effect (effect size) humor has on
Leadership, Learning, Stress reduction, Job Satisfaction,
Relationships, Creativity, Culture, Communication, and Engagement.
Humor needs to be taken seriously, because when you get people
laughing you can transform learning.
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