INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY 3(2+1)

Lesson 30 : Three Dimensional Visual Aids

Real Objects

The term object refers to the real things.

Real objects are the best visual aids when compared to all other types of aids as it involves maximum number of senses in learning.

Advantages

Real objects are material things capable of appealing to senses. Real objects can be shown in its natural settings. No substitute for real object as it should be used wherever feasible. Real objects offer better scope for study.

Limitations

• Difficulty of taking them to class room- it may be too small to handle or to see actual field situations etc.,
• It may be complex to understand if it is removed from natural environment- it may loose its meaning.