Robert Gagne’s Nine Steps of Instructional Design

(1970)

ByKathleen Webster

Introduction

First goal of an instructor

Create a successful

Learning module

Guidelines to Achieve Goal

Robert Gagne’s

Nine Steps of Instructional Design

Step 1

Grab the attention of the learner

Step 2

Describe goal of the learning module

Step 3

Stimulate recall of prior knowledge

Step 4

Present the material

Step 5

Provide Guidance for learning

Step 6

Elicit Performance

Step 7

Provide Feedback

Step 8

Assess Performance

Step 9

Enhance Retention and Transfer

Conclusion

A good instructional design is essential for a successful

learning module.

Helpful Websites

See handout of presentation