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Humor In The Classroom Analysis
Dixie: I think that humor in a classroom can be a good thing. I think that if we have a little humor in the classroom that it keeps us all on track. I like that humor can lighten things in a classroom. I do know that some professor would like us to stay focused on and on task of the class. I think that with a little humor that the class does better overall. Anyone’s thoughts on this as a

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