CHILD DEVELOPMENT PEDAGOGY

GROWTH DEVELOPMENT CHILD

LEARNING THEORIES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Gagne’s Nine Events of instruction is an example of which learning theory?
A
Behaviorist
B
Cognitivist
C
Constructivist
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -"Nine events of instruction” is an instructional design model put together by Gagne. This is a behaviorist model that also draws from cognitivism.

Detailed explanation-2: -Gagne’s model of instructional design is based on the information processing model of the mental events that occur when adults are presented with various stimuli and focuses on the learning outcomes and how to arrange specific instructional events to achieve those outcomes.

Detailed explanation-3: -Robert Gagne describes conditions of learning as a means through which individuals and groups acquire relevant skills to be accepted in society. Learning is a direct result of human behaviour which is influenced by the environment and the individual thinking process of learners.

Detailed explanation-4: -Summary: Robert Gagné put forward a unique set of events to help Instructional Designers create effective learning materials. His nine-event based system uses a behaviorist approach to guide Instructional Designers on creating content that can accomplish specific learning objectives set for learners.

Detailed explanation-5: -Signal Learning – Signal learning is the simplest form of learning. It consist essentially of Pavlov’s Classical conditioning. Learner learns to make a generalized response to a signal or stimulus (known as conditioned stimulus).

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