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Peer reviewedWallinger, Linda Moody – NASSP Bulletin, 1997
Humor can be a powerful, productive tool to help teachers succeed in the classroom. Humor cultivates spirit, alleviates stress, improves communication, and diffuses conflict. Reviews types of humor (satire, cheerfulness, eccentricity, and sarcasm), discusses humor's classroom uses and benefits, and shows how school leaders can introduce humor into…
Descriptors: Administrator Effectiveness, Conflict Resolution, Educational Benefits, Educational Environment
