Object lesson

An object lesson is a teaching method that consists of using a physical object or visual aid as a discussion piece for a lesson.

Description

The object lesson approach is based on the thinking of Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi, who held that teaching should begin with observation of objects which help students recognize concepts.^[1]

History

Object lessons were important elements in teaching during the Victorian era of the mid- to late-nineteenth century.^[2]

References

^ MAKINAE, Naomichi. 2010. "The Origin of Lesson Study in Japan." Paper presented at EARCOME5, Japan Society of Mathematical Education
^ "Object lessons" HPS Museum Blog (at the University of Leeds), 5 December 2012 (accessed 16 March 2013)

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[1] MAKINAE, Naomichi. 2010. "The Origin of Lesson Study in Japan." Paper presented at EARCOME5, Japan Society of Mathematical Education

[2] "Object lessons" HPS Museum Blog (at the University of Leeds), 5 December 2012 (accessed 16 March 2013)

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