August 1st, 2011 | RESEARCH
The authors of this study argue that it is a mistake to ignore non-serious talk, jokes, and other aspects of speaking that may be considered “off-topic” and therefore irrelevant to science learning. Instead, laughter plays an important role in mediating classroom (and laboratory and shop) processes and the learning that emerges, which is the focus of this study.
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Suzanne Perin, Author, University of WashingtonRelated URLs
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Audience: Educators | Teachers | Evaluators | Museum | ISE Professionals
Discipline: Art | music | theater | Education and learning science
Resource Type: Research Brief