Deconstructing Depth of Knowledge

Depth of knowledge (DOK) has become a priority for many schools. But if your understanding of DOK is a little cloudy, you're not alone. This resource is your one-stop-shop for learning what it is, who it's for, and how to use and sustain it. Ultimately, you will discover how to plan and provide learning experiences that are academically rigorous, socially and emotionally supportive, and student responsive.

• Learn how DOK is a different, deeper way of approaching teaching and learning.
• Explore the different DOK levels and how they relate to instruction.
• Understand DOK's relationship with standards and assessment.
• Designate correct levels based on learning needs.
• Acquire strategies for helping students engage with DOK on a deeper level.

Contents:

Introduction: What Depth of Knowledge Is Not

Chapter 1: What Exactly Is Depth of Knowledge?

Chapter 2: What Are DOK Teaching and Learning Experiences?

Chapter 3: How to Teach and Learn for Depth of Knowledge

Chapter 4: How to Use Webb's DOK Levels as a Multi-Tiered System of Support

Chapter 5: How to Deconstruct Learning Intentions for Depth of Knowledge

Chapter 6: How to Designate the Depth of Knowledge Level Demanded

Chapter 7: How to Construct DOK Learning Targets and Success Criteria

Chapter 8: How to Ask and Address Good Questions for Depth of Knowledge

Chapter 9: Let's Make a DOK!

Conclusion

References and Resources

Index