How laughter can help build connections between teachers and students

This study discusses the significant psychological and physiological effects of human emotions, specifically laughter, which is part of a universal emotional language. Laughter can be utilized in healthcare and education to improve health and enhance learning. In teaching, humor fosters relationships and promotes a positive learning environment by reducing anxiety, sustaining attention, and increasing motivation. It also has physiological benefits, such as lowering stress hormones and activating reward systems. Effective humor in education should be relevant to course content and non-offensive, as it helps build connections between teachers and students, ultimately enhancing learning outcomes.