Applying Gagne
Instructional Objective: Recognize an equilateral triangle (example from Kearsley 1994a).

Methodology: (applying Gagne's nine instructional events)

  1. Gain attention - show a variety of computer generated triangles

  2. Identify objective - pose question: "What is an equilateral triangle?"

  3. Recall prior learning - review definitions of triangles

  4. Present stimulus - give definition of equilateral triangle

  5. Guide learning - show example of how to create equilateral

  6. Elicit performance - ask students to create 5 different examples

  7. Provide feedback - check all examples as correct/incorrect

  8. Assess performance - provide scores and remediation

  9. Enhance retention/transfer - show pictures of objects and ask students to identify equilateral triangles.