Scaffolding and Gagné's Nine Events of Instruction

These flashcards cover key concepts and vocabulary related to scaffolding and Robert Gagné's Nine Events of Instruction.

Scaffolding

Temporary support given to learners to help them accomplish tasks they cannot yet do alone, which is gradually removed until the learner is capable.

Fade-Away Technique

The process of slowly withdrawing support as learners become more capable.

Robert Gagné

An American educational psychologist known for his influential work in American education, especially in industrial and military learning.

Nine Events of Instruction

A framework developed by Robert Gagné to guide teachers in designing effective lessons that enhance student learning.

Gain Attention

The first event in Gagné's framework, aimed at quickly capturing student's interest in a topic.

Inform Learner of Objectives

The second event in Gagné's framework, where students are made aware of what they will learn and what is expected of them.

Prior Learning

The third event in Gagné's framework, encouraging students to link past knowledge with new content to enhance understanding.

Present Content

The fourth event in Gagné's framework, focusing on delivering the main lesson using various teaching methods.

Provide Guidance

The fifth event in Gagné's framework, where detailed instructions and expectations are provided to help students navigate their learning.

Practice

The sixth event in Gagné's framework, which encourages students to apply learning through engaging activities and exercises.

Provide Feedback

The seventh event in Gagné's framework, focusing on giving detailed feedback to students about their performance.

Assess Performance

The eighth event in Gagné's framework, which involves evaluating whether students have learned and mastered the content.

Enhance Retention and Transfer to the Job

The ninth event in Gagné's framework, aimed at helping students remember and apply their learning in real-life situations.