ADDIEachtige

ADDIEachtige is a Dutch term used to describe an instructional design approach that is reminiscent of the ADDIE model, which stands for Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation. The suffix -achtig means “like” or “resembling,” indicating that the method follows the same five stages while allowing variations in sequencing and pacing.

In practice, ADDIEachtig emphasizes up-front analysis and alignment with learning objectives, iterative development and prototyping, practical deployment, and ongoing evaluation. It tends to be more flexible than a strictly linear ADDIE process, permitting overlapping phases and shorter cycles that incorporate feedback throughout the project.

Typical projects begin with needs assessment and stakeholder input, followed by design decisions, rapid prototyping, and pilot testing. Evaluation informs revisions in subsequent cycles, and teams often employ shorter iterations and continuous improvement rather than waiting for a final handoff.

Outside the classroom, ADDIEachtige is used in corporate training and higher education in Dutch-speaking environments as a way to signal a structured yet adaptable approach. It is not a formal standard, but a descriptive label for practices aligned with ADDIE principles while accommodating agile workflows.

Compared with classic ADDIE, ADDIEachtige stresses practical outcomes, timeliness, and stakeholder involvement, sometimes at the cost of exhaustive documentation. Proponents value clarity and responsiveness; critics caution that vagueness can undermine consistency unless teams define concrete processes and milestones.