ROBERT GAGNE: COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THEORY

Amanda BrunstormJessica BurtonMichael Hynes

Basic Principles of Gagne’s Theory Involved with the U.S. Air force when he started

thinking of his theory Called his theory the “condition of learning” Consisted of 3 main principles

Building towards a final product Making sure that each step is completed before

moving onto the next on Making sure the steps were in some sort of sequence

so that they related to the finished product at the end

Citation: (Virginia Tech University)

Gagne’s main contributions to learning instruction were

5 learning capabilities

9 steps to successful learning

Gagne’s Taxonomy of Learning Outcomes

• These skills are learned throughout every lesson.

• The teacher should teach the lesson with these goals in mind.

Citation: (George Mason University)

Taxonomy CategoriesIntellectual Skills

Knowing how to do something Examples: reading a novel, measuring a line segment

Cognitive Strategy The way students learn and remember things

Examples: ACE reading strategy (answer, cite, explain), pnemonic devices

Verbal Information Stating knowledge already learned

Examples: memorizing vocabulary words, reciting a poem from memory

Taxonomy CategoriesAttitude

Personal interest and beliefs affect what a student will do

Examples: Writing an essay on art history, doing a book report on a fiction book as opposed to an

autobiography

Motor Skills Using the muscles in relation to body movements

Examples: Using the hand to write, kicking a soccer ball

Matching Intellectual skills

Cognitive strategy

Verbal information

Attitude

Motor skills

memorizing vocabulary words, reciting a poem from memory

Writing an essay on art history, doing a book report on a fiction book as opposed to an autobiography

reading a novel, measuring a line segment

Using the hand to write, kicking a soccer ball

ACE reading strategy, pneumonic devices

Gagne’s Nine Events of Instruction Gaining Attention Informing the Learner of the Objective Stimulating Recall of Prior Learning Presenting the Stimulus Providing Learner Guidance Eliciting Performance Giving Feedback Assessing Performance Enhancing Retention and Transfer

Pnemonic Devices G I S P P E G A E

G I S P P E G A E

Technology Implementation http://www.lessonplanspage.com/matht

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Strengths & Weaknesses

Strengths Taxonomy skills are

used in everyday life- applicable to real life

Student-centered approach

Systematic, step-by-step logical approach

Weaknesses Very detailed-

Teacher could become overwhelmed

Not all lessons will necessarily follow the taxonomy of learning outcomes

Behaviorism vs. Constructivism Behaviorism

Observed changes in behavior, automatic function

Constructivism Individual experiences, problem solving in

different situations

Constructivism Through the nine events of instruction and the

taxonomy of learning outcomes, the student is prepared to problem solve. The student will be able to apply what is learned in the classroom and apply it to real life.

Gagne’s 3 main principles for his learning theory have to do with following steps to solve a problem or come up with a finished product. Teachers help guide students through these steps by following Gagne’s 9 events of instruction.

References George Mason University. Gagne’s Five Learned

Capabilities. Retrieved from http://classweb.gmu.edu/ndabbagh/Resources/Resources2/gagnetax.htm

Instructional Development Timeline. Retrieved from http://my-ecoach.com/project.php?id=12152&project_step=28465

University of Florida. (2011, Oct 31). Gagne’s 9 Events of Instruction. Retrieved from http://www.citt.ufl.edu/toolbox/toolbox_gagne9Events.php

Virginia Tech University. Robert Mills Gagne. Retrieved from http://www.nvc.vt.edu/alhrd/Theorists/Gagne.htm