The importance of laughter in learning

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I have a confession to make.  (Whispers) I am addicted to learning.  The number of courses I have undertaken is probably in their hundreds.  From this, I have seen the good, the bad, and the mediocre when it comes to teaching.  I remember my A-level Sociology teacher so clearly, he made what was occasionally dull material so much more interesting with his wit and sense of humour.  I scored an A on his topic, and I always put it down to his teaching.

Now the science is backing me up.  Numerous research studies have found that laughter does help increase learning.  One study identified that online classes are more rated by students more highly if they contain jokes and other humour, while a study claims that funny lectures are more effective lectures. Another study suggested that laughter can aid memory in adults.

This is why we subscribe to edutainment.  When I was studying my CIPS I had only one tutor I rated, the rest either read the book to us (not in order which stressed my OCD brain out) or used examples of widgets.  There was nothing new, exciting, or anything that made me laugh.  I used to pull my hair out in boredom.  When I became a CIPS tutor I vowed this was not going to be me. 

I understand that your attention span is much less than you think, so I try to tell you stories and bring in humour where I can to hold your interest.  Learning does not need to be boring and the professional manufacturing widget examples will not be seen.

Remember when deciding on your CIPS study centre whether you are doing in-person training or virtual distance learning, it is essential to find out who is your tutor and how they teach.  A lack of humour could mean the difference between a pass or a fail.

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M1
3
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March 2024
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6
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May 2024
M4
3
15th Apr, 22nd Apr, 29th Apr
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M5
3
3rd June, 10th June, 24th June

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November 2023
M1
3
5th Oct, 19th Oct, 9th November
March 2024
M2 & M5
5
25th Jan, 1st Feb, 8th Feb,15th Feb, 29th Feb
May 2024
M4 & M7
4
18th April, 25th April, 2nd May, 9th May
July 2024
M3 & M8
5
30th May, 13th June,20th June, 27th June, 4th July

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Exam Series Module No. of sessions Dates
May 2023
M3 & M8
4
29th Mar, 5th April, 19th April, 26th April
July 2023
M4
3
14th June, 21st June, 5th July
2023/24 Academic Year
November 2023
M1 & M2
4
27th Sept, 4th Oct, 11th Oct, 18th Oct, 1st Nov
March 2024
M5, M15 & M9
4
7th Feb, 21st Feb, 28th Feb, 6th March
May 2024
M3 & M8
4
10th April, 17th April, 24th April, 1st May
July 2024
M4
3
5th June, 12th June, 26th June

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May 2023 - Fully Booked
M4 & M6
4
28th March, 4th April, 25th April, 2nd May.
July 2023 - Fully Booked
M8
3
6th June, 20th June, 4th July.
2023/24 Academic Year
November 2023
M1 & M2
5
10th Oct, 17th Oct, 24th Oct, 31st Oct, 7th Nov
March 2024
M3, M5, M7
6
23rd Jan, 30th Jan, 13th Feb, 20th Feb, 27th Feb, 5th March
May 2024
M4 & M6
4
9th April, 16th April, 23rd April, 30th April
July 2024
M8
3
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