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

by Erik M. Francis

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.

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

292 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 5, 2021

Reviews

[Tina McLaughlin · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book’s “Foreword” and “Introduction” are intimidating, but the chapters and format are incredibly well organized and clear. The specific examples, charts, and summaries are helpful, and I loved the TV game show analogy in the final chapter. I would recommend this text to teachers who want to develop a better understanding of Depth of Knowledge (DOK), and I’m grateful that I have a summer PLC to discuss the book with and begin implementing the suggested strategies starting tomorrow.

[Salma Aisyah · Rating 4 out of 5]

Tertarik baca buku ini karena mau memperluas pemahaman aku soal belajar dan mengajar. Setelah diselami lembar per lembarnya—yang lumayan butuh proses untuk benar-benar tenggelam di dalamnya karena banyak istilah yang advance—aku jadi dapat pengayaan soal bagaimana menyusun aktivitas belajar dan mengajar yang mendukung secara emosional, kognitif, dan sosial. Buku ini sangat praktis untuk para calon pengajar atau yang ingin menjadi deep learner.

Memang, buku ini berpusat kepada guru yang mempunyai tanggung jawab untuk memancing, mengintervensi, menyesuaikan, dan mengakomodifikasi berbagai bentuk macam pertanyaan dan metode yang menstimulasi proses belajar siswa supaya lebih efektif.

Di dalamnya dibahas bahwa DOK dan Bloom's Taxonomy itu berbeda. Taxonomy Bloom bersifat hierarkis sebagai level berpikir. Sedangkan DOK (Depth of Knowledge) adalah tujuan pembelajaran. Pada DOK 1 bertujuan untuk mengingat atau mendapatkan (acquiring), DOK 2 menerapkan (applying), DOK 3 analisis (analyse), DOK 4 mengembangkan (augment). DOK tidak bersifat hierarkis dan seperti tangga. Namun, lebih menawarkan pada tujuan-tujuan pembelajaran yang mampu mengasah keterampilan belajar dan meningkatkan kapasitas kognitif siswa yang didukung dari proses sosial dan emosional serta pembentukan makna akademik yang tepat.

[Mary Rachel Fenrick · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.5 stars. Man, this was a tough read!

[Casey Greene · Rating 4 out of 5]

Using it with staff at an elementary school. Harder read, but the charts to use during PD for assignments are great!