teaching aid

noun

: an object (such as a book, picture, or map) or device (such as a dvd or computer) used by a teacher to enhance or enliven classroom instruction
audiovisual teaching aids

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“Teaching aid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/teaching%20aid. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

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