Product Description

Laughing Matters is an engaging resource for teachers and administrators that offers practical strategies for bringing fun and humor into a school s classrooms, culture, leadership, and professional development. Based on research that reveals humor s physiological, psychological, and sociological benefits, Laughing Matters will teach educators how to use the power of humor to: enhance students learning potential; make curriculum and assessment less intimidating and more fun; create a collaborative school culture; lead staff and students more effectively; and unleash creative energy in professional development activities.

Laughter can transform a learning community. Laughing Matters demonstrates how educators and administrators can nurture and express a sense of humor to become healthier, happier, and more productive at school and in their personal lives.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1165008 in Books
• Published on: 2006-04-01
• Released on: 2006-04-01
• Binding: Perfect Paperback
• 131 pages

About the Author
Susan Stephenson, M.Ed., is a former teacher and principal, and a founding member and past president of the Staff Development Council of Ontario.

Paul Thibault, M.Ed., is an award-winning educator with more than 35 years of experience. He is also the former director of the principal qualification program at York University in Toronto.