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Humor and laughter have biological origins in the human species which are activated through social life and culture (arts, comedic gernes). Nowadays, humour is concerned as a skill that is necessary for the citizen of the 21st century. The aim of this research paper is to discuss if and how humor could be considered as an autonomous subject of study and, based on this fundamental view, a curriculum, that includes the teaching of the humor in primary and secondary education, as is the case of other subjects, should be designed using theater techniques as a teaching method. The cultivation of humour skills should be integrated into the framework of Arts Education. Experimental research was conducted on elementary school. We investigated and purposed the pedagogical dimensions of humor in education combined with the utilization of the techniques of Theatrical Education, and aiming at enhancing students' creative, communicative and humorous skills.
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Elena Alefantinou
Eleni Alefantinou, Ph.D. Working as philologist in Greek public secondary school Fields of interests: Humour in Education, Theatre in Education, Creativity and Education PhD on Theatre Studies from National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, with scholarship from State Scholarships Foundation (Grade: excellent).Two Master Degrees on Theatre Studies. Bachelor Degree from Department of Philology, University of Crete.
