Playfulness and humour
Above : Sevenoaks students playing and bringing humour to a drama class .
Encouraging play and humour in school can also support student wellbeing , including physical and mental health , social bonds , and character skills as well as motivation . Moreover , neuroscience research suggests that humour can improve students ’ memory of academic content . These learning gains may be reflected in test scores ; for example , one study showed that incorporating humour into foreign language instruction boosted student performance on national exams .
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