Gagne suggested that certain conditions must be present in order for knowledge acquisition, retention, and retrieval to occur. His nine events are intended to describe learning conditions which can then inform a teacher’s ability to unpack a lesson plan/unit. Review p. 222, Table 5.5 in the Shunk text.
- If you need a little more insight into Gagne’s approach, please access the site, Gagne’s 9 Events of Instruction and Robert Gagne’s nine events of instruction: https://www.niu.edu/citl/resources/guides/instructional-guide/gagnes-nine-events-of-instruction.shtml
- In addition, this Robert Gagne video link may also be helpful:
- https://youtu.be/FgDcUnObLqI
Gagne’s nine events include aspects of behaviorism and cognitive psychology. Examine each of Gagne’s nine events and consider whether it best illustrates a philosophy from the behaviorist approach or the cognitive approach. In your paper, list the event and justify why you think it best fits a behaviorist or cognitive approach. Then, create one strategy or one classroom practice that illustrates the event. The strategy or practice you create should reflect the principles of the behaviorist or cognitive approach. It is not necessary to apply both approaches to each of the nine steps; apply only one..
Submit a paper which is 3-4 pages in length (no more than 4 pages), excluding the References page. Your paper should be double-spaced and cite at least 2 outside sources in APA format. Your paper should be free from grammar, spelling, and content errors. Be sure that you have properly cited (in APA format) all resources used.
Rubic:
Foundation of
Knowledge –
Student
demonstrates
command of the
subject matter by
appropriately
justifying each of
Gagne’s events as
either behaviorist or
cognitive.
Assignment shows
an impressive level
of depth of
student’s ability to
create one
classroom
strategy/practice
that illustrates
Gagne’s event.
Student provides
comprehensive
analysis of details,
facts, and concepts
in a logical
sequence
Critical Thinking
Skills –
Student provides a
strategic approach
in presenting
examples of
problem solving or
critical thinking,
while drawing
logical conclusions
which are not
immediately
obvious. Student
provides well-
supported ideas and
reflection with a
variety of current
and/or world views
in the assignment.
Student presents a
genuine intellectual
development of
ideas throughout
assignment.
Organization, Style
& Citations –
Student thoroughly
understands and
excels in explaining
all major points. An
original, unique,
and/or imaginative
approach to overall
ideas, concepts, and
findings is
presented. Overall
format of
assignment includes
an appropriate
introduction (or
abstract), welldeveloped
paragraphs, and
conclusion.
Finished assignment
demonstrates
student’s ability to
plan and organize
research in a logical
sequence. Student
uses at least 2
references in
assignment.
Grammar &
Mechanics –
Student
demonstrates an
excellent command
of grammar, as well
as presents research
in a clear and
concise writing
style. Presents a
thorough, extensive
understanding of
word usage. Student
excels in the
selection and
development of a
well-planned
research
assignment.
Assignment is
error-free and
reflects student’s
ability to prepare a
high-quality
academic
assignment using
APA formatting.
Submission is
within the
prescribed page
limit.