Workshops

The FUNdamentals of Humor, Laughter, and Play in Education Workshop
with Dr. Ken Snyder

TEACHERS CAN USE HUMOR, LAUGHTER, AND PLAY TO ENHANCE STUDENTS' LEARNING ABILITIES

While humor, laughter, and play are conducive to many physical and psychological benefits, current research is proving that they also have a positive impact on one's learning abilities. For one thing, humor, laughter, and play have been shown to help kids feel better about themselves. Consequently, students will actually learn more by accident in an environment where they feel good than on purpose in an environment where they don't.

Moreover, Dr. Snyder points out, 'The majority of us, students and adults alike, spend the day in a passive state of mind. That is, we drive, read books, and sit in the classroom while we're half-focused on a million other things." Humor, laughter, and play are powerful tools for shifting students out of their passive minds and into their active minds.

Workshop participants will learn how to use humor, laughter, and play to: stimulate their students intellectually and emotionally so learning can take place; increase learning retention; boost students' self-esteem; diffuse stressful situations in the classroom; and more. Teachers will also learn simple yet effective techniques and strategies for using humor, laughter, and play in their personal and professional lives.

To register, or for more information, contact Otter Creek Institute at (800) 931-9193 or visit www.oci-sems.com. (To ensure available space, registering in advance is highly recommended.) Accreditation is available.

Tuition: $189.00 for each person up to three, the fourth is free - includes beverages, workshop materials and instruction. (Lunch on your own.)

PEOPLE DO BEST WHAT THEY ENJOY DOING!
Energize yourself and your students and begin putting humor, laughter, and
play to work in your school.

Find out more about "The FUNdamentals of Humor, Laughter and Play in Education" workshop and Dr. Snyder's Fall workshop schedule.