No laughing matter? Classroom humour treads a fine line
Funny jokes improve class cohesion and dud gags do no harm, study finds – but offensive quips can alienate learners
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Funny jokes improve class cohesion and dud gags do no harm, study finds – but offensive quips can alienate learners
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