Gagne's Nine Events Of Instruction - Example

Question 1

Teacher says: “Use your extra time this summer to earn experience and $$!”

Answer 1

Event 1: Gain Attention

Question 2

Teacher says: “We are going to:

1. Identify the parts of a standard job application.
2. Complete a job application.”

Answer 2

Event 2: Inform of Objectives

Question 3

Teacher says: “Who can tell me what we learned in our previous session on finding part-time summer job opportunities?”

Answer 3

Event 3: Recall prior learning

Question 4

Teacher says/shows: “Here’s a job application in it’s standard format. I’ve highlighted the parts: applicant info, education, experience, references.
The guidelines for this application are: legible writing, complete words, use of n/a, etc.”

Answer 4

Event 4: Present material

Question 5

Teacher says/shows: “Here’s are some completed job apps, some good/bad ones. Please identify some problems.”

Answer 5

Event 5: Provide Guidance

Question 6

Teacher presents: “Here’s a sample job app, please complete it in class.”

Answer 6

Event 6: Elicit Performance

Question 7

Teacher says: “1. Get in groups and cross-check your applications.
2. Provide critique (think aloud) of some selected applications, high-lighting correct components and areas for improvement.”

Answer 7

Event 7: Provide feedback

Question 8

Teacher says: “We’ll now take a test/quiz to check our knowledge of job applications.”

Answer 8

Event 8: Assess Performance

Question 9

Teacher says: “Here’s a job application help sheet that you’ll fill out now. Use this when you need to fill out a job application!”

Answer 9

Event 9: Enhance transfer and retention