This slide show is two presentations in one. The first part is about the inspirational/emotional element of learning and uses humor to reinforce the importance of creating joy in the learning environment. The second part deals with communication dynamics and the perception forces at work that can either help or hinder the relationships of the constituencies charged with providing an optimal learning climate from administration to faculty to classified staff. This session was presented by Dave Caperton for both the English-speaking Montreal School Board Administrator's conference in Montreal, QC and Allan Hancock College in Santa Maria, CA, both in summer of 2009.

1. Laughter and Learning (and Changing the World) Allan Hancock Community College presents Dave Caperton with

8. STRESS! “ The body’s response to any demand placed upon it.” -Dr. Hans Selye ( The Stress of Life )

9. Learning is primarily an emotional experience Memory formation occurs in the emotional centers of the brain

11. E + MOTION The only place where “ DOING ” comes before “ FEELING ” is in the dictionary.

16. PESSIMISM “ The difference between optimism and pessimism lies in how we explain adversity to ourselves.” -Martin Seligman (Univ. of Pittsburgh)

17. ADVERSITY “ Adversity is like a strong wind that tears us away from all but the things that cannot be torn, so that we see ourselves as we really are.” - Arthur Golden

22. Changing the Filters and Improving the Flow of Communication Allan Hancock Community College presents Dave Caperton with

23. PERCEPTION is _______

29. The Power of Focus JOY PAIN

34. The Primary and Secondary Directives First: Do what is right Second: Do what works If doing what works contradicts doing what is right, no good long-term effect can be accomplished.