Depth of knowledge (DOK) is a framework that is used to classify the complexity and depth of understanding required for a particular task or activity. It is based on the idea that there are different levels of cognitive demand, and that tasks can be classified according to the level of thinking required to complete them.
There are four levels of DOK:
- DOK Level 1: Recall and reproduction of information
- DOK Level 2: Skills and concepts
- DOK Level 3: Strategic thinking and reasoning
- DOK Level 4: Extended thinking
To construct DOK learning targets and success criteria, you can follow these steps:
- Identify the skills and knowledge that you want students to learn. This could include concepts, facts, processes, or higher-order thinking skills.
- Determine the level of DOK that is appropriate for the learning target.
- Write the learning target in a clear and concise manner.
- Develop success criteria that define what students need to do or produce in order to demonstrate that they have achieved the learning target. Success criteria should be specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART).
- Review and revise the learning target and success criteria as needed to ensure that they are clear and appropriate for the intended audience.
By following these steps, you can create learning targets and success criteria that are aligned with the level of DOK and that clearly define the skills and knowledge that you want students to develop. This can help students to understand what is expected of them and can provide a clear and measurable way to track their progress and success.
