9 Events of Instruction

Educators have developed many theories and models of instruction, and among my favorites is Gagne's 9 Events of Instruction.

Robert Gagné (1916- 2002) was an educator and experimental psychologist who worked with instructional learning methods; identified the mental conditions necessary for learning. His book The Conditions of Learning was first published in 1965.

He was mostly known for contributing a systematic approach to instructional design and training. Also known as a behaviorist, Gagne focused on learning outcomes that are measured in a change in behavior.

His 9 Events of Instruction are based on the information processing model of mental events that happen when an adult is presented with stimuli.

Gagné created a 9 step process called the events of instruction and they correlate to and address the conditions of learning.

The question for you is this: How can you use this model in your teaching?