Pedagogy, Pleasure and the Art of Poking Fun: Anti-colonial humour in Australian Indigenous studies

Jones, Garry C; McGloin, Colleen

doi:10.20507/alternative.2016.12.5.7

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“…In my research, I was particularly encouraged by the work of Jones and McGloin (2016), who consciously use humour as a pedagogical tool in their work in Australian Indigenous studies. In their conclusion, they suggest that for "non-Indigenous people generally, Indigenous humour brings to the fore their own collusion in colonial violence," and that "perhaps discomfort is warranted as part of learning/unlearning, and that such emotions can be positive and productive if theorized in ways that inform a deeper understanding of the history of colonialism" (p. 538).…”

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In a Good Way: Reflecting on Humour in Indigenous Education

Leddy

2018

JCACS

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Humour is ubiquitous in Indigenous communities, and often provides some of the most memorable moments in our relationships with one another. In this article, I explore an instance of such humour backfiring in an educational situation, and reflect on whether humour was an appropriate response. After surveying some academic research in the area of humour in the classroom, as well as some of the works of several prominent Indigenous writers and comedians, I reflect on the importance of humour in Indigenous pedagogy. Drawing on this research, and moments from my own practice, I theorize that humour has three core pedagogical impacts. First, it has a humanizing affect, helping us to see one another more clearly, and to appreciate that we all have foibles, and areas of ourselves that require improvement. It is also a culturally relevant pedagogy, having been used for millennia as a mechanism of social order and of upholding community values in Indigenous communities. Finally, humour also has a soothing effect, especially in the face of grappling with difficult concepts and situations, and can ease the tensions that often arise in Indigenous education classrooms. Used judiciously, humour is a powerful tool for decolonization. While I do not presume to offer a prescription for the use of humour in the classroom, in reflecting on my own practice, I am increasingly convinced of its importance in Indigenous pedagogy, and I offer my reflections for the reader’s consideration.

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Section: Humour As Soothingmentioning

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In a Good Way: Reflecting on Humour in Indigenous Education

Leddy

2018

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Carlson¹,

Frazer²

2021

Indigenous Digital Life

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The Uses of Humour in Spanish Environmental Education: An Exploratory Qualitative Analysis of the Potentialities, Limitations and Good Practices of Humour

Alcántara-Manzanares,

Medina Quintana,

García-Morís

et al. 2024

Aust. J. environ. educ.

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This article is an exploratory analysis of the use of humour in Environmental Education, from the perspective of 10 Spanish specialists and educators. Research is carried out using a qualitative methodology through semistructured interviews and a focus group of specialists. The results point to a positive perception of the use of humour and the need for flexibility on the part of the educator to adapt to the particularities of the group and the topics addressed. The differences of opinion lie in the limitations in the use of humour as well as in the recommendations made by the specialists participating in the study, which, given their background, can be considered relevant to the use of humour for environmental education in the Spanish context.

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Pedagogy, Pleasure and the Art of Poking Fun: Anti-colonial humour in Australian Indigenous studies

Cited by 5 publications

References 5 publications

In a Good Way: Reflecting on Humour in Indigenous Education

In a Good Way: Reflecting on Humour in Indigenous Education

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The Uses of Humour in Spanish Environmental Education: An Exploratory Qualitative Analysis of the Potentialities, Limitations and Good Practices of Humour

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