Deconstructing Depth of Knowledge: A Method and Model for Deeper Teaching and Learning

by Erik M. Francis

Overview

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:

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781951075156
Publisher:	Solution Tree Press
Publication date:	11/29/2021
Pages:	248
Sales rank:	412,821
Product dimensions:	6.90(w) x 9.90(h) x 0.60(d)

Table of Contents

About the Author xi

Foreword xiii

Introduction 1

The Four Tenets of DOK 3

What's in This Book 4

Who This Book Is For 5

Part I Understanding Depth of Knowledge 7

1 What Exactly Is Depth of Knowledge? 9

Depth of Knowledge Deconstructed 10

Summary 25

Understanding Depth of Knowledge 25

2 What Are DOK Teaching and Learning Experiences? 27

How to Develop DOK Teaching and Learning Experiences 27

Summary 46

Understanding Depth of Knowledge 47

3 How Can DOK Teaching and Learning Experiences Be Developed and Delivered? 49

How to Plan and Provide DOK Teaching and Learning Experiences 50

Summary 64

Understanding Depth of Knowledge 64

4 How Could the DOK Levels Serve as a Multitiered System of Supports? 67

How to Tier DOK Teaching and Learning Experiences 68

Summary 81

Understanding Depth of Knowledge 81

Part II Using Depth of Knowledge 83

5 How to Deconstruct Learning Intentions for Depth of Knowledge 85

How to Deconstruct a Learning Intention to Determine the Depth of Knowledge Demanded 86

Summary 97

Using Depth of Knowledge 99

DOK Chart for Deconstructing Learning Intentions 100

6 How to Designate the DOK Level a Task Demands 101

How to Designate the DOK Level 102

How to Proceed ff the Learning Intention Has More Than One Objective 106

How to Proceed If the DOK Level Is Unclear 109

How to Use the DOK Descriptors as a Checks and Balances System 111

Summary 114

Using Depth of Knowledge 114

DOK Chart for Determining the Depth of Knowledge Demanded by a Learning Intention 116

7 How to Construct DOK Learning Targets and Success Criteria 117

How to Develop a DOK Teaching and Learning Plan 118

Summary 134

Using Depth of Knowledge 135

DOK Learning Target Grid 138

DOK Teaching and Learning Plan Template 139

8 How to Ask and Address Good Questions for Depth of Knowledge 141

How to Understand and Use Good Questions for Depth of Knowledge 142

Summary 155

Using Depth of Knowledge 156

From Targets to Criteria to Questions 157

9 Let's Make a DOK! 159

DOK 1 TV Quiz Show 160

DOK 2 Instructional TV Shows and DIY Videos 160

DOK 3 Skills-Based Reality TV Competitions and Roundtable Discussions 161

DOK 4 Business and Professional Reality TV Shows 162

Summary 165

Using Depth of Knowledge 165

Epilogue 167

References and Resources 171

Index 179