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Humor: a teaching strategy to promote learning.

L A White, D J Lewis

    Journal of Nursing Staff Development : JNSD
    |March 1, 1990
    PubMed
    Summary

    Humor can enhance learning by increasing receptivity and willingness to explore new ideas. This article offers nurse educators strategies to effectively use humor in teaching, including a self-assessment tool.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical Education
    • Healthcare Professional Development

    Background:

    • Effective teaching strategies are crucial for healthcare professionals.
    • Learner receptivity and critical analysis are key educational goals.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To explore the value of humor as a teaching strategy in staff development.
    • To provide practical methods for incorporating humor into educational offerings.

    Main Methods:

    • Focus on the application of humor in educational settings.
    • Introduction of a "Humor Profile" tool for self-assessment.

    Main Results:

    • Humor can facilitate learners' receptivity to information.
    • Humor encourages willingness to explore new concepts.
    • Humor aids in analyzing relationships among concepts.

    Conclusions:

    • Humor is a valuable, underutilized teaching strategy for nurse educators.
    • The "Humor Profile" can guide educators in enhancing their use of humor.
    • Integrating humor can improve the overall learning experience and outcomes.

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