LAUGHTER IN CLASSROOM

CESARY Y. SACDALAN

Humor is a great way to engage students, provide a happy learning atmosphere, and help them retain the material better when used as a teaching approach. Use a funny icebreaker or warm-up exercise to get the class going and establish a nice, laid-back mood. Make examples more relatable to the pupils by using humor. They may be better able to comprehend and retain ideas as a result. Use humorous metaphors or analogies to clarify difficult concepts. This may improve the content's memorability and accessibility. You can also include amusing pictures, memes, or cartoons that are relevant to the topic. Humor provides a fun aspect, and visual aids help improve comprehension. Throughout your talk, interject suitable humor that pertains to the subject matter. Consider your audience and steer clear of objectionable or improper material. You may also create humorous exercises, such making jokes, sketches, or cartoons that are relevant to the course. When suitable, use wordplay and puns. This is particularly useful in literature and language arts programs. Similarly, tell humorous anecdotes about your personal encounters or missteps about the topic. You may become more relatable to pupils as a result. Incorporate humorous games and quizzes. This gives the learning process an entertaining twist. You may employ comedic educational films or bring in special guests to elevate the experience to new heights. This can maintain students' interest and offer an alternative viewpoint. Additionally, be humorous while giving feedback on tasks or exams. It is essential to be aware that every child has their own distinct cultural background and sensitivities. Since not all students share the same sense of humor, it's crucial to observe their reactions and adjust your approach accordingly. Moreover, humor should never detract from the learning process, but rather enhance it. The writer of this article is an English teacher in Don Jesus Gonzales High School, a public secondary school in Pampanga.