1. Lyndi C. Shadbolt
EDF 593
Gagne’s Nine Events of
Instruction
Orientation/Welcome Letter
HPRS 2200- Pharmacology for Healthcare Professionals
Gain Attention Welcome! Red lettering for headings, enthusiasm for the subject, instructor
experience as an instructor in Vocational Nursing Program and the Associate
Degree Nursing Program, humor shows instructor personality, preview of
module content, engaging the student before the course begins with this
welcome letter sent through email
Inform Learners of
Objectives
Course objectives, course description, review and refresh prior learning in
Pharmacology
Stimulate recall of prior
learning
Validate the experience gained previously in Pharmacology and in medication
administration as LVN’s, remembering how it felt to give medications for the
first time alone, module exams
Present the Content Online modules, textbook readings, case studies, written assignments
Provide “learning
guidance”
Welcome letter gives instruction/links to AC Online orientation, course
calendar with dates and module content
Elicit performance
(practice)
Case studies, Interactive assignments throughout the learning modules
Provide Feedback Email, discussion board postings, instructor notes that accompany grading,
office hours of availability, online office hours, physical office location, phone
number
Assess Performance Module exams, comprehensive final exam, case studies, course discussion
postings, written assignments, rationales for correct and incorrect answers
on practice/review questions
Evaluation of the course will be done by the students at the end of the
semester.
Enhance Retention and
Transfer
Application, analysis, evaluation, and synthesis questions on module exams
and final exam, case studies, patient scenarios.