Which key components are included in the Engage phase of DIDEA?

The Engage phase of DIDEA focuses on stimulating student interest, connecting their prior knowledge to new content, and clearly introducing learning objectives. This phase is critical for laying the foundation for learning, as it helps to hook students’ attention and prepares them mentally for the new material. By tapping into what students already know, educators can make new information more relatable and easier to understand, which enhances the learning experience. Clearly outlining learning objectives sets expectations and gives students a purpose for their engagement in the lesson, guiding their focus and motivation.

Other options involve processes that do not belong to the Engage phase: assessments, grading, and feedback pertain to the Assess phase; lesson planning and administrative tasks relate more to planning and management rather than engaging students; and promoting discussions, while related to classroom interaction, does not specifically address how to engage students at the outset of instruction.