Macro-Design
4C/ID Model
For complex skills training with whole-task practice
4 phasesMacro-Design
When to Use This Framework
When you need to design a complete learning experience from scratch
You're planning a workshop, training, or learning session and need a proven structure to organize your content and activities.
The 4 Steps
Follow this sequence to apply 4C/ID Model
1
Learning Tasks
2
Supportive Info
3
Procedural Info
4
Part-Task Practice
What You'll Achieve
Ensures your session has clear goals, logical flow, and measurable outcomes.
Complex skills are taught through scaffolded whole-task activities.
Practical Tips
How to get the most out of this framework
- 1Start by defining what success looks like at the end
- 2Work backwards from outcomes to activities
- 3Build in checkpoints to verify learning
- 4Allow time for practice and application
Related Frameworks
Other Macro-Design frameworks you might find useful
70:20:10 ModelBalance experiential, social, and formal learning
Kepner-Tregoe (KT) Rational ProcessA systematic, data-driven methodology for objective decision-making and root cause analysis. It provides a structured language and set of tools to decouple emotion from complex organizational challenges, ensuring teams reach evidence-based conclusions.
Design ThinkingDesign Thinking is a human-centered, iterative problem-solving methodology. It focuses on understanding user needs, challenging assumptions, and creating innovative solutions through prototyping and testing.