Robert Gagne’s 9 Events of Instruction: Application to the Learning Environment
How Gagne's theory can be used to create active learning:
When applying the transfer of knowledge, students have hands on experience where they use what they know to re-create what they were taught. Essentially, each step is modeled and guided by the teacher. The teacher models the activity and guides the thinking process and the student replicates what is taught. Gagne’s theory requires that students get involved in the activity and to transfer that knowledge independently.
When applying the transfer of knowledge, students have hands on experience where they use what they know to re-create what they were taught. Essentially, each step is modeled and guided by the teacher. The teacher models the activity and guides the thinking process and the student replicates what is taught. Gagne’s theory requires that students get involved in the activity and to transfer that knowledge independently.
How to use Gagne's theory in a learning experience:
Gagne’s 9 events of instructions offers a very practical way of teaching in a simple easy to understand approach. Educators/instructional designers are looking for ways to effectively and efficiently introduce and stimulate learners while addressing the needs for the learner to connect the information to prior knowledge. Using the 9 steps addressing a wide variety of learning needs and offers a very concrete way of introducing foreign material in a way that connects the learning to the new information. Gagne’s theory suggests that learning is shaped by optimal instructional conditions. The conditions in which you learn include the nine events of instruction and will differ depending on the type of skill being taught and the skills hierarchy. From the most basic skills to a more complex skill, Gagne’s theory can be adjusted to accommodate the learner’s needs.
The great thing with technology is its ability to reach a wide range of people. Through the use of technology and applications used to enhance the technological learning experience, you can create videos, screencasts, etc to create visuals to assists learners. This information allows the learner to process the information multiple times in one setting or over a period of time. This gives the learner more control over their ability to grasp the information in a way that is meaningful to them. The learner controls the pace and repetition can be controlled by the learner.
As an example, here is a video of Gagne’s theory being applied. Though it is cute, the events can clearly be seen. Enjoy!
Video of making tea
For ideas of how educators can incorporate Gagne’s theory into their classroom practices:
1) Gagne's Nine Events of Instruction
2) Robert Gagne's Nine Learning Events: Instructional Design for Dummies
Gagne’s 9 events of instructions offers a very practical way of teaching in a simple easy to understand approach. Educators/instructional designers are looking for ways to effectively and efficiently introduce and stimulate learners while addressing the needs for the learner to connect the information to prior knowledge. Using the 9 steps addressing a wide variety of learning needs and offers a very concrete way of introducing foreign material in a way that connects the learning to the new information. Gagne’s theory suggests that learning is shaped by optimal instructional conditions. The conditions in which you learn include the nine events of instruction and will differ depending on the type of skill being taught and the skills hierarchy. From the most basic skills to a more complex skill, Gagne’s theory can be adjusted to accommodate the learner’s needs.
The great thing with technology is its ability to reach a wide range of people. Through the use of technology and applications used to enhance the technological learning experience, you can create videos, screencasts, etc to create visuals to assists learners. This information allows the learner to process the information multiple times in one setting or over a period of time. This gives the learner more control over their ability to grasp the information in a way that is meaningful to them. The learner controls the pace and repetition can be controlled by the learner.
As an example, here is a video of Gagne’s theory being applied. Though it is cute, the events can clearly be seen. Enjoy!
Video of making tea
For ideas of how educators can incorporate Gagne’s theory into their classroom practices:
1) Gagne's Nine Events of Instruction
2) Robert Gagne's Nine Learning Events: Instructional Design for Dummies
