The Legacy of Robert M. Gagne

This historical overview reveals the influence of Gagne’s instructional design theories in school and non-school settings. Gagne’s research on the acquisition of knowledge led to a theory of learning hierarchies. His work then stimulated research on the learning of subject matter and design of curricula. This engaging book is divided into three main sections: 1. Gagne’s ideas about human development, learning hierarchies, the learning process, mastery learning, and integrated goals and objectives, 2. The startling pervasiveness of Gagne’s ideas, and 3. The future of Gagne’s influence in the field of instruction technology.