Unlocking the Basics: Understanding Depth of Knowledge

Description

Are you looking to deepen your understanding of how students process and engage with content? Applying Depth of Knowledge (DOK) in the classroom allows teachers to scaffold learning effectively, ensuring that students are not only absorbing information but are also able to analyze, evaluate, and create based on their understanding. Join Lauren Boucher for this hands-on, interactive workshop where she will demystify Depth of Knowledge, clarifying its various levels and addressing common misconceptions. You will also discover why DOK is crucial for effective student learning and how it can revolutionize your instruction. Prepare to transform your teaching approach and empower your students to achieve new heights with DOK! Lauren’s expertise in instructional strategies will provide you with the tools and resources needed to implement DOK-based approaches in the classroom that will guide students from basic recall to applying knowledge in new and challenging contexts.

This is workshop one of four for the series titled “Cracking the Learning Code with Depth of Knowledge.”

Objectives

• Identify the four levels of Depth of Knowledge.
• Explain how each DOK level applies to diverse types of student tasks.
• Implement lesson plans that incorporate multiple DOK levels to enhance student learning.
• Compare and contrast student tasks that align with different DOK levels.
• Assess the effectiveness of lessons designed with DOK in mind, adjusting as needed.
• Design an original lesson plan that integrates all four DOK levels to challenge students at various points in the learning process.

Key Take Aways

1. Gain a comprehensive understanding of the four DOK levels and how they influence lesson planning.
2. Learn strategies to incorporate higher DOK levels into everyday instruction, encouraging deeper student engagement.
3. Discover how to assess student learning through the lens of DOK, ensuring alignment with curriculum standards.
4. Explore practical examples of DOK in action across various subjects and grade levels.

Workshop Details

While we recommend that you attend all sessions of the workshop series to meet the learning objectives, each workshop can be attended as a standalone. Full members will also have access to view the recordings on demand and earn up to four continuing education credits.

Special Technology Instructions

Attendees will need access to an internet-enabled device and a personal Google account (not affiliated with their school). SimpleK12’s Google Classroom will be utilized for the interactive and hands-on components of this workshop.

Assessment

Participants will have communication and collaboration and opportunities throughout the training to demonstrate their understanding of the workshop objectives and reflect on their learning.

Course Content

• Unlocking the Basics: Understanding Depth of Knowledge