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The study aims to assess the effects of instructional humour on cognitive and motivational aspects of learning.

April 1, 2026Open Access

Punchline with(out) purpose: Integrating research on instructional humour and seductive details

Key Points

The study aims to assess the effects of instructional humour on cognitive and motivational aspects of learning.
Analyzed existing literature on instructional humour and seductive details.
Evaluated the risk of detrimental effects from irrelevant humour.
Identified gaps in research regarding humour's cognitive and motivational effectiveness.
Irrelevant instructional humour may negatively impact learning outcomes.
Further research is needed to clarify humour's role in cognitive engagement and motivation.

Abstract

It may be safer to avoid irrelevant instructional humour (even when course-related) because of the risk of a detrimental seductive details effect. Further research is needed with respect to the cognitive and affective-motivational effectiveness of relevant instructional humour.

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