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Listen "Episode 312: Learning about Laughter"
Episode Synopsis
From when Andrew studied under Shinichi Suzuki, he remembers the great teacher using humor while he taught. Grateful for the humor, Andrew asks, "What makes something funny?" Join us this week as Andrew explains the health benefits of humor, discusses its value in a classroom setting, and shares the different components that make things humorous.
Referenced Materials:
Structure and Style® for Students
Year 1 Level B
Shinichi Suzuki
Humor in Teaching audio talk by Andrew Pudewa
Anatomy of an Illness by Norman Cousins
The International Society for Humor Studies
"The Ingenious Little Old Man" by John Bennett
The Napoleon of Notting Hill by G.K. Chesterton
Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain
"Andrew's Joke of the Month" YouTube Playlist
Remember to send your questions to [email protected], and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA).
If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or [email protected].
Referenced Materials:
Structure and Style® for Students
Year 1 Level B
Shinichi Suzuki
Humor in Teaching audio talk by Andrew Pudewa
Anatomy of an Illness by Norman Cousins
The International Society for Humor Studies
"The Ingenious Little Old Man" by John Bennett
The Napoleon of Notting Hill by G.K. Chesterton
Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain
"Andrew's Joke of the Month" YouTube Playlist
Remember to send your questions to [email protected], and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA).
If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or [email protected].
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