Interactive Online Modules for Dental

Robert Gagné proposed nine steps that guide effective teaching and learning. Each step helps move learners from gaining interest to applying knowledge in real-life situations.

1. Gain Attention – Begin the lesson with something that attracts learners’ interest, such as a question, short video, or real-life example.

2. Inform Learners of Objectives – Clearly tell students what they will learn and what outcomes are expected.

3. Stimulate Recall of Prior Knowledge – Help students connect new information to what they already know.

4. Present the Content – Deliver new material in an organized and engaging way using visuals, demonstrations, or examples.

5. Provide Learning Guidance – Offer explanations, tips, and examples to support understanding.

6. Elicit Performance (Practice) – Allow learners to apply what they have learned through activities or exercises.

7. Provide Feedback – Give immediate and constructive comments to correct mistakes and reinforce learning.

8. Assess Performance – Evaluate learners’ understanding through quizzes, assignments, or discussions.

9. Enhance Retention and Transfer – Review and summarize key points, and encourage learners to apply the knowledge in new situations.

Instruction

1. Read each of the above and paper (linked above) the nine events slowly and think of one classroom or online example that fits each step.

2. Highlight or underline the keywords (e.g., attention, feedback, assessment).

3. After reading, summarize the nine steps in your own words in one short paragraph.

4. Discuss with a friend or classmate how these steps can be applied in your own subject area.