Question

Which one is not included in the 'hierarchy of learning' given by Robert M Gagne ?

• A. Signal learning
• B. Multiple Discrimination
• C. Problem solving
• D. Reinforcement

Answer 1

Answer:

D. Reinforcement

Yes, Reinforcement is not included in the "Hierarchy of Learning" given by Robert M. Gagné.

Gagné's Hierarchy of Learning (also known as the Conditions of Learning) outlines a sequence of steps or levels that are involved in learning. Gagné identified nine events of instruction that help facilitate learning, but reinforcement is not specifically one of these levels in his model. The nine events of instruction are:

1. Gaining attention – Attract the learner's attention.

2. Informing learners of the objective – Let learners know what they will be learning.

3. Stimulating recall of prior learning – Help learners recall what they already know.

4. Presenting the content – Provide the new information.

5. Providing learning guidance – Offer guidance to help learners process the new information.

6. Eliciting performance (practice) – Have learners practice the new skills or knowledge.

7. Providing feedback – Give learners feedback on their performance.

8. Assessing performance – Assess whether the learners have learned what was intended.

9. Enhancing retention and transfer – Encourage learners to retain and transfer the learned knowledge to other situations.

While reinforcement (such as rewards or feedback) is an important aspect of learning and is closely related to providing feedback and enhancing motivation, it is not one of the core elements in Gagné’s hierarchy of instructional events. It plays a role in the broader learning process but is not one of the specific stages in Gagné's model.