What is the purpose of DIDEA Engage and Assess?

The purpose of DIDEA Engage and Assess is to enhance learner engagement and assess understanding through interactive and systematic approaches. This means that the framework is designed to actively involve learners in their educational experience, fostering a deeper connection to the material. Engaging learners helps to motivate them and promotes a more effective learning environment.

The systematic aspect refers to structured methods that are employed to assess not only what learners know but also how they apply that knowledge in various contexts. By using interactive techniques, educators can gauge comprehension in real-time and adjust their teaching strategies accordingly.

This approach is fundamentally different from creating a standardized curriculum, evaluating teacher performance, or focusing solely on academic assessments, as those focus on rigid structures or specific metrics rather than on the dynamic interaction between learners and the learning material.