teaching aid

noun

1. material used by a teacher to supplement classroom instruction or to stimulate the interest of students.

teaching aid

noun

1. any device, object, or machine used by a teacher to clarify or enliven a subject

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What is a teaching aid?

A teaching aid is anything used by a teacher to help teach a lesson or make it more interesting to students.Teaching aids can come in almost any form. Some of the most common are pictures, videos, charts, flashcards, and objects, like three-dimensional models or educational toys. The term teaching aid is used to identify such materials as being a supplement to basic teaching (for example, teaching through a lecture).Teaching aids are intended to engage students in the topic being taught. Although teaching aids are sometimes more associated with elementary schooling, they can be used at every level of education and for every subject.Teaching aid should not be confused with a teacher’s aide, who assists a teacher in the classroom.