object lesson

Meaning

1. A lesson taught (especially to young children) using a familiar or unusual object as a focus.
2. An example from real life that explains a principle or teaches a lesson.
3. Anything used as an example or lesson which serves to warn others as to the outcomes that result from a particular action or behavior, as exemplified by the fates of those who followed that course.

Synonyms

example

food for thought

lesson

deterrent example

paradigm

realia

instance

Translations

lição de coisas

leçon de choses

ejemplo

Anschauungsunterricht

παράδειγμα

exemple

leçon

esempio

lezione

dimostrazione pratica

lezione pratica

lezione di cose

aanschouwelijk onderwijs