Tool/Model: Gagné’s 9
Events of Instruction
What is Gagné’s 9 Events of Instruction?
How we used it in Leaf It To Us!
We used Gagné’s 9 Events of Instruction to design our programme, providing a clear sequence that guided participants from engagement to retention. The table shows how each stage was applied in order, ensuring every activity was purposeful and impactful.
The structured sequence maintained energy and focus, seamlessly blending theory and practice, allowing participants to actively apply new skills as they learned.
Provides a clear, step-by-step approach to instruction, ensuring learners are guided from gaining attention and presenting objectives to applying and reflecting on knowledge. This structure helps participants engage meaningfully with content and progressively build understanding.
Strict time limits required shortening some stages, particularly the regenerative gardening theory, which reduced opportunities for deeper conceptual understanding.
It may limit spontaneity or adaptation during sessions. If participants have unique needs or the session evolves unexpectedly, the structured steps may feel restrictive, reducing opportunities for on-the-spot exploration or discussion.
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