Didactic potential is a tool for analysis Malin Alkestrand uses in relation to her thesis Magical Possibilities: Teaching fundamental values with Harry Potter, Artemis Fowl, and the Circle. In her work she highlights the positive sides of using young adult fantasy novels when working with youths. Alkestrand’s theory, together with research about humor in an educational environment, lays the foundation for this study, in which the purpose has been to investigate the usefulness of Terry Pratchetts Discworld in relation to teaching fundamental values. It does so by using Guards! Guards! as an example. By finding humorous situations and analysing them in relation to themes in the Swedish curriculum didactic potential has been uncovered. The results show that the humor and satire in the novel works well for facilitating discussions about fundamental values.

Keywords: fantasy, fundamental values, didactic potential, Discworld

Den här studien har genom att använda sig av Malin Alkestrands begrepp didaktisk potential, undersökt Terry Pratchetts roman I lagens namn. Genom att hitta humoristiska exempel som relaterar till valda teman ur skolans värdegrund har olika delar i boken analyserats för att hitta deras didaktiska potential. Studiens resultat visar att den undersökta romanen lämpar sig väl för arbete med skolans värdegrund.

Nyckelord: fantasy, värdegrund, didaktisk potential, Skivvärlden