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

Deiter, Ronald E.

NACTA Journal Vol. 44 no. 2 (June 2000): 20-28.

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.