Conditions of Learning

GAGNE’S 9 EVENTS OF INSTRUCTION 

 Instructional Event

 Application

 1. Gain learners’ attention by preparing them to learn and participate in activities.

Icebreakers

Discussion boards

Surveys/polls

 2. Informing learners of objectives for the course, the lesson/module, or a particular activity, to help them know what they should expect to learn and do.

List learning objectives/competencies on the syllabus/ the lesson slides/ Canvas module/activity or assignment instructions

3.  Stimulate recall of prior learning: relate new information to be learned to something that learners already know or have experienced.

Refer back to prior lectures or courses

Ask about prior experiences

Ask learners to incorporate prior knowledge into current tasks

4. Present content strategically and in an organized way and allow time for explanation and demonstration as appropriate.

Present course material in multiple ways if possible (e.g. video, text, lecture, podcast)

Incorporate active learning strategies to keep learners engaged

For all course modalities, utilize Canvas to keep materials organized and easy to access

 5. Provide learning guidance and some structure to help learners how to study and learn.

Clear expectations, instructions, timelines

Provide examples/ non-examples

Grading rubrics

 6. Elicit performance by allowing learners to apply the knowledge and skills they have learned.

Develop applied group or individual projects

Scaffold higher stake assignments

Build in formative assessments

 7. Provide feedback to help learners identify progress as well as gaps in learning.

Provide formative and summative feedback

Utilize peer- and self-evaluation methods.

 8. Assess performance on expected learning outcomes and competencies.

Utilize low- and high-stake assessments as needed

Embed frequent assessment points throughout the semester with opportunities for feedback.

Grading rubrics

 9. Enhance retention and transfer to real-world contexts.

Allow opportunity for learners to relate course work to personal experiences.

Provide opportunities for discussion in small groups.

Allow opportunities for self-reflection on the learning process, what was learned and how they might apply the knowledge/skills in the future.