Applying Depth of Knowledge and Cognitive Rigor An Educator’s Guide to Supporting Deeper Learning

<p><strong>Learn how to apply a cognitive mindset that supports student-centered classrooms (PK– 2).</strong></p> <p>For more than 2 decades, Karin Hess has worked with the concept of depth of knowledge (DOK) and expanded applications of cognitive rigor across content areas and grade levels, proving that <strong>every student can experience deeper learning</strong>. </p> <p>This interactive book offers a self-guided journey beginning with the basics: what DOK is, what it is not, and debunking common misconceptions about rigor. <strong>Karin shares how she synthesized ideas from various thinking models with DOK as the foundation to create the Hess Cognitive Rigor Matrices, now used in more than countries</strong>. Each module is framed by frequently asked questions and provides practical tools and strategies for applying a cognitive mindset that supports student-centered classrooms, planning instruction that shifts student roles from taking in information to constructing meaning, and monitoring progress with assessments that uncover thinking. </p> <p>This <strong>unique, action-oriented workbook </strong>is a perfect companion to Karin's earlier books and a great DOK refresher for PK– 2 staff!</p> <p><strong>Learn how to:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Build a shared understanding of DOK and rigor among your teaching colleagues.</li> <li>Shift DOK levels in order to shift teacher-student roles in support of learning transfer.</li> <li>Create actionable standards-based and competency-based assessments.</li> <li>Analyze and adapt current curricular and assessment materials.</li> <li>Explore applications of DOK in progress monitoring and grading.</li></ul>