ED 555
2 Credits Graded
UAA PACE, 500-Level Upper Division Course
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COURSE OVERVIEW
Great teaching and good humor go hand in hand. In Teaching with Humor, educators explore practical ways to weave laughter and levity into instruction-without losing focus or rigor. Learn how humor strengthens relationships, supports social-emotional learning, and enhances retention. Walk away with ready-to-use strategies to make your classroom a place where learning sticks and smiles are contagious. The course has an asynchronous format and is based on the book by Mary Kay Morrison “Using Humor to Maximize Learning.”
- Methods of Instruction - reading, online discussions, quizzes, four application projects.
- No meeting times!
- You do not have to actively be teaching in a classroom to take this course.
Course Book: "Using Humor to Maximize Learning: The Links between Positive Emotions and Education" by Mary Kay Morrison. You may order from Amazon HERE; however a free abbreviated copy is available for download inside the CANVAS course shell.
Grade Level: K-12 Teachers & Administrators
IMPORTANT DATES
- This course begins June 22, 2026.
- All coursework is due December 15, 2026.
TUITION
$230 Level 1 District Subscriber
$280 Level 2 District Non-Subscriber or Retired Educator
CHECK IF YOUR DISTRICT IS LEVEL 1 OR 2
You may pay with Visa or MasterCard.
INSTRUCTOR
Contact Anya Kissinger directly if you have questions, concerns, or interest in modifying assigments to meet your own teaching situation: akissinger@alaskaacsa.org. Contact ASDN for registration or transcript questions.