Seagle incorporates humor in every aspect of his teaching, from using comedic film clips for generating subject matter discussion to playing Jeopardy. He wants to reduce the wall between students and faculty. Then as I'm accepted, students have more comfort in interacting with me and a little more ability to accept the kinds of things I say. One of Seagle's favorite activities at the beginning of a semester is to have students tell each other their names, their favorite and least favorite foods and why, all the while holding their tongues. Initially, people try to be serious about this, but the absurdity of carrying on a conversation when everyone is holding their tongues soon takes over.
Students laugh as they discover an amusing way to get to know each other.
Humor contributes to spiritual health by helping people connect with each other and the world. Just as you enjoy the smells of flowers in the spring, stop and enjoy the actual humor that goes on around you every day. Watch people, watch children, watch the animals at play.