Whose Line Is It: ACRL PPT
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Whose Line Is It?The Business of Improvisation Applied to Library Instruction
Susan Gardner Nikki Julian
Felicia PalssonNorah Xiao
University of Southern California (USC) Libraries
http://libguides.usc.edu/improv
What is “improv”?
“Humor” vs “improv” – Categories of Humor
• Low Humor (acting stupid; pranks; slapstick)
• Nonverbal (voice pitch; tone of voice; body language)
• Impersonation (impersonate; imitate; act out)
• Other- Oriented (notice reactions; wait for listeners)
• Expressiveness (outgoing; casual; friendly)
Booth-Butterfield, S. & Booth-Butterfield, M. (1991). Individual Differences in the Communication of Humorous Messages. The Southern Communication Journal, 56 (3), 205-218.
Categories of Humor
Categories of Humor
What is “improv”?
Surprises in the lit review:• More written on humor in library instruction
than improv• Improv methods compare to acting/drama• Acting methods used in a variety of
classrooms, (language, genetics, communication) less so in library instruction
Improv Coach
Focus on communication skills:
• Eye contact
• Listening
• Paying attention
• Reacting/being responsive to the other person (vs. focus on self)
Improv CoachLife lessons, not just for teaching!
• Self-acceptance: like yourself and they will like you
• Be human, be the brunt of the joke• Build relationships• Collaborate with your audience, keep
them involved
Applications
Felicia
1. Let the students set the agenda
• (let go of control)
• (accept that mistakes will happen)
Norah
2. Use exercise or physical movement
• (inserts a natural break when you need one)
• (gets attention & restores focus & energy)
Susan
3. Role playing
• (Multiple viewpoints)
• (Perspective shift)
• (Simulation based)
Nikki
4. Respond with “yes, and…”
• (always be encouraging)
• (show you are listening)
• (makes them feel safe)
Questions?
http://libguides.usc.edu/improv