Wednesday, April 26, 2006

Assignments Reminder

I. Personal Humor and Gratitude Journal 30%

Experience the Joy and Humor That Life Can Bring Develop Your Humor Skills

-- Create a Personal Humor and Gratitude Journal. When we train ourselves to focus on the humorous and joyous side of life this will spread into our personal and professional lives. This attitude is contagious--create an epidemic!

II. On-line Article Reviews, Discussions and Reflections 40%

Each week discussion questions will be posted at your convenience you will be expected to share thoughts, ideas, and experiences.

III. Humor Classroom Integration Project 30%

Complete the following assignments in Microsoft Word and email it to dbslowey@yahoo.com or it can be hand written/typed and mailed to the postal address provided in the class syllabus.

- Integrate humor and laughter into three of your existing classroom lessons. You may utilize techniques and ideas found in the text The Laughing Classroom or other resources of your choice. Create this lesson plan in a user friendly format according to your personal/school style.

-Create a list energizers that you can incorporate in your classroom to allow the release of endorphins and improve student learning.

- -Compile a list of 20 jokes, funny stories, or embarrassing moments to share with your students that will allow you to build rapport and enhance classroom climate.

I hope that all is well!

Please email me with any questions comments or concerns!

Laugh Often,

Dan Slowey

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