teachers and students perceptions towards the use of humour in the EFL classroum.

Abstract

The widespread use of English around the world has led to its status as a foreign language in many contexts, such as business communication and academic settings. In this regard, teachers usually use different methods and strategies to capture their students’ interest and to keep them motivated. Humour, for instance, is requently employed in language teaching. However, its perception varies among individuals. The current study attempts to explore teachers’ and students’ perceptions towards the use of humour in EFL classrooms at Abdelhafid Boussouf Mila University Centre. The study employed a mixed-methods approach, combining both qualitative interviews conducted with 15 teachers and quantitative questionnaires administered to 129 third-year students. The findings revealed generally positive perceptions towards the use of humour, suggesting its significance in fostering a healthy learning atmosphere with an emphasis on a moderate use of humour