There are four common learning design models:
1. The ADDIE Model
2. Merrill’s First Principles of Instruction
3. Bloom’s Taxonomy
4. Gagne’s Nine Events of Instruction
The ADDIE Model guides Instructional Designers through the instructional design process. ADDIE stands for Analyse, Design, Develop, Implement and Evaluate.
Merrill collated numerous learning theories and models to establish the First Principles of Instruction which Instructional Designers draw on to ensure their learning strategy reflects best practice.
Bloom’s Taxonomy is a hierarchical model of six levels of cognitive skills; Knowledge, Comprehension, Application, Analysis, Synthesis and Evaluation. Instructional Designers use it to define learning objectives and design activities that build higher-order thinking.
Gagne’s Nine Events of Instruction is a list of sequential actions used to structure learning sessions. They are:
1. Gain the attention of the students.
2. Inform the learner of the objective.
3. Stimulate recall of prior learning.
4. Present the content.
5. Provide learning guidance.
6. Elicit the performance.
7. Provide feedback.
8. Assess the performance.
9. Enhance retention and transfer.