Worksheet

Here is a worksheet to help outline an effective training program. The column on the left presents Robert Gagne's outline for an effective learning program. Use the column on the right to make notes and plan your program. As a final step, list the times for each section in the column on the left and check to see if you have set aside enough time for practice and have not tried to cover too much material in one program.

 

Sections &Times
Content & Activities
Gain attention:

(Demonstrate practical need; why this topic is important.)

 

 
Identify objective:

(Clearly state learning objectives.)

 

 
Recall prior learning:

(Tap into participants' experience; previous lessons.)

 

 
Present stimulus:

(How-to lecturette; the content portion of the program.)

 

 
Guide learning:

(Demonstrate using the how-to content.)

 

 
Elicit performance:

(Participants apply the how-to content.)

 

 
Provide feedback:

(Discuss their work, to reinforce the how-to material.)

 

 
Assess performance:

(Provide an evaluation.)

 

 
Enhance retention/ transfer:

(Recap practical needs; encourage transfer of learning back to job.)