Overview: Gagne’s Events of Instruction

This “Gagne’s Events” microburst provides a concise overview of one of instructional design’s most enduring frameworks. Gagne’s Nine Events of Instruction outlines the critical cognitive steps learners need to successfully acquire and retain new skills and knowledge.

In this focused session, you’ll explore each of Gagne’s nine events—from gaining attention to enhancing retention and transfer—and understand its purpose in the learning process. You’ll discover how this systematic approach aligns with cognitive processing and how it can be applied across various learning contexts.

Perfect for both new and experienced learning professionals, this microburst offers a foundational understanding of this influential model in just a short time. Leave with practical insights into a structured approach that can inform your learning design decisions and help you create more cognitively sound learning experiences.

Your people will learn how to:

  • Identify all nine events in Gagne’s influential model, giving you a complete understanding of this classic framework
  • Understand the specific purpose each event serves in the learning process, revealing why certain instructional elements are essential
  • Recognize how these events support cognitive processing, providing insight into how people actually learn
  • See the relationships between events and why their sequence matters, clarifying the structure behind effective instruction
  • Spot Gagne’s events in existing learning materials, allowing you to analyze what makes certain instruction effective
  • Gain a practical lens for viewing instructional design decisions, adding a valuable perspective to your learning design toolkit
Capacity
20 people
Location
Virtual
Duration
30 minutes

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