On their own, knowledge and humor are in different realms. But there are moments when these two worlds collide, as you’ll see in theFun With ScienceInstagram account.The page features images that can bring out the inner geek in us. And while the name may imply a focus on science, you’ll also findmemesthat light-heartedly present language, history, and pop culture.We’ve collected some of the funny and witty posts from the page. Scroll through this list, and maybe you’ll learn something new today.This post may includeaffiliate links.
On their own, knowledge and humor are in different realms. But there are moments when these two worlds collide, as you’ll see in theFun With ScienceInstagram account.
The page features images that can bring out the inner geek in us. And while the name may imply a focus on science, you’ll also findmemesthat light-heartedly present language, history, and pop culture.
We’ve collected some of the funny and witty posts from the page. Scroll through this list, and maybe you’ll learn something new today.
This post may includeaffiliate links.
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The piece included inputs from professors likeDr. Ronald Berk, otherwise known as the “Humor Professor.”
As Dr. Berk explained, his goal is to create aneasygoing environmentas students tackle relatively complicated subject matters.“When I enter the classroom, I want to change the entire atmosphere into one where everyone has fun with the material—even if the material is complex,” Dr. Berk said.
As Dr. Berk explained, his goal is to create aneasygoing environmentas students tackle relatively complicated subject matters.
“When I enter the classroom, I want to change the entire atmosphere into one where everyone has fun with the material—even if the material is complex,” Dr. Berk said.
Other academics, like Sam Houston State University professorDr. Randy Garner, use the same strategy to teach statistics. He believes in perfectly placed quips during lectures.“Well-planned, appropriate, contextual humor can help students ingrain information,” Dr. Garner explained.
Other academics, like Sam Houston State University professorDr. Randy Garner, use the same strategy to teach statistics. He believes in perfectly placed quips during lectures.
“Well-planned, appropriate, contextual humor can help students ingrain information,” Dr. Garner explained.
Ohio University-Zanesville psychology professorDr. Mark Shatzrecognizes that educators aren’t entertainers. However, he believes in the effectiveness of humor and its potential upsides in the classroom.“Professors' jobs are to educate, not to entertain. But if humor can make the learning process more enjoyable, then I think everybody benefits as a result.”
Ohio University-Zanesville psychology professorDr. Mark Shatzrecognizes that educators aren’t entertainers. However, he believes in the effectiveness of humor and its potential upsides in the classroom.
“Professors' jobs are to educate, not to entertain. But if humor can make the learning process more enjoyable, then I think everybody benefits as a result.”
Humor’s effectiveness in helping students retain information goes beyond the classroom. Studies have shown that it can also be beneficial in absorbing news pieces.APew Research pollrevealed that comedy programs likeThe Daily ShowandThe Colbert Showrevealed higher retention of facts compared to when people tuned into CNN, FOX News, or read newspapers.
Humor’s effectiveness in helping students retain information goes beyond the classroom. Studies have shown that it can also be beneficial in absorbing news pieces.
APew Research pollrevealed that comedy programs likeThe Daily ShowandThe Colbert Showrevealed higher retention of facts compared to when people tuned into CNN, FOX News, or read newspapers.
However, there is a proper way of mixing funny elements with imparting knowledge. EducatorSarah Hendersonsaid it must “enhance classroom joy and develop a sense of community.”In an article forEdutopia, she advises sticking to humor that is both age-appropriate and content-related and sandwiching it between repetition and instruction.
However, there is a proper way of mixing funny elements with imparting knowledge. EducatorSarah Hendersonsaid it must “enhance classroom joy and develop a sense of community.”
In an article forEdutopia, she advises sticking to humor that is both age-appropriate and content-related and sandwiching it between repetition and instruction.
Conversely, there are certain things to avoid if you plan on injecting comedy into your teaching. Henderson advises steering clear of sarcasm and humor that is forced, inappropriate, and off-topic.
“Students who are talking, laughing or even cheering are students who are happy and engaged, and that’s something every teacher should encourage,” Kuzma wrote inan articlefor SmartBrief.
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