3.2.2. REAL OBJECTS AND PRESENTATIONAL OBJECTSACCORDING TO ALLEN (19...

1.3.2.2. Real objects and presentational objects

According to Allen (1983: 4), real objects are of great value to show the meaning of a new

word, especially when the objects are available in the classroom. She reinforced that “in most

cases, a picture of something is less helpful than the thing itself”. She also gives the general

recommendation “for showing the meaning of an English noun, use the real object whenever

possible” (p25). Representational objects are objects that can replace real objects in case teachers

and learners cannot bring the real ones for use in classroom.