Session Flow
Gagné's 9 Events
Comprehensive instructional sequence
9 phasesSession Flow
When to Use This Framework
When your sessions feel disjointed or participants lose focus
Your meetings or sessions need better pacing, clearer transitions, or more engaging sequences to keep participants engaged.
The 9 Steps
Follow this sequence to apply Gagné's 9 Events
1
Gain Attention
2
Inform Objectives
3
Stimulate Recall
4
Present Content
5
Provide Guidance
6
Elicit Performance
7
Provide Feedback
8
Assess Performance
9
Enhance Retention
What You'll Achieve
Creates natural rhythm and momentum that keeps energy high throughout.
Your session covers attention-grabbing opening through to retention-building closing.
Practical Tips
How to get the most out of this framework
- 1Vary the pace between high and low energy activities
- 2Use clear transitions between sections
- 3Build complexity gradually throughout
- 4End with actionable takeaways
Related Frameworks
Other Session Flow frameworks you might find useful
4MAT SystemSequences content for all 4 learner types
GLOSS ModelEffective session openings
Gagné's Nine Events of InstructionGagné's Nine Events of Instruction is a systematic approach to designing and delivering instruction. It outlines nine key events that, when followed, can optimize learning outcomes by addressing different cognitive processes involved in learning.