Gagne Nine Event Analysis

Gagne’s Nine Events
We are well aware of Gagne’s Nine Events of Instruction procedure. It was published as a part of ‘The Conditions of Learning’, back in 1965, but is still used and is applicable in today’s context.
The events in this procedure are based on the internal and external cognitive factors that lead to learning. The learners’ prior knowledge forms the internal factors, whereas the external factors are the stimuli from the outside.
The Nine-Events by Gagne are usually used in face-to-face learning, so, how do we use them while developing the content? First let us look at what the nine events are:
• Gain attention
• Inform learners of objectives
• Stimulate recall of prior learning
• Present the content
• Provide “learning guidance”
This is the step wherein you coach the learners on how to learn the new skill. If proper guidance is not provided, the learners may get frustrated thereby losing interest in the course. For test-based content, the information such as rubrics for assigned projects and activities can be given. Also provide them with the expectations, instructions, and timelines of the outcome. For online learners, activities within the learning management system can be created that allows greater collaboration amongst students and interaction with the content. This will also ensure that incorrect information is not committed to their long term
Let the learner do something with the newly acquired behaviour, skills, or knowledge. This becomes the key to absorbing and retaining new knowledge and skills. Provide activities that can be tried in the real world. Online learners can be given scenarios and simulations that will let them see what their decisions lead to, as well as the rewards and consequences involved in the outcome of their actions.
Learners require constructive feedback to overcome problems and inconsistencies. This can be done on individual level rather than a general praise or criticism for the entire audience, in online learning environment. Every learner should be made aware of the steps that they can take to achieve their goals.
The progress level of the learners need to be gauged in a timely manner. This will help you identify the weak spots, not only in the learners but also in your strategy. Assessments in the online learning environment, will allow you to identify the knowledge gap, between what they already know and what they still need to acquire for achieving the learning objectives. Exams, quizzes, written assignments, projects, etc. could be your assessment tools.
The final step in this instructional procedure is to aid in the transfer of knowledge by connecting it to real world situations. Make your learners aware of the application of what they have learnt to the real-world