Structuring conversations about cognitive complexity through the lens of DOK leads to rich conversations that enhance understanding of academic expectations and tasks. Understanding the factors that influence the complexity of an expectation or task, and differentiating complexity from difficulty, can help teachers to work with greater intentionality toward shared goals of student learning within a coherent education system. 

Separating perceptions of difficulty from complexity is helpful, for example, to ensure access to the complex cognitive demands of the standards is maintained, including when linguistic supports are needed. Our team of professional learning facilitators can help you effectively use DOK to deepen your understanding of standards and structure curriculum and assessments that ensure your students have the opportunities they need to reach desired academic learning outcomes.

What does WebbAlign Professional learning look like?

We offer online, onsite, and hybrid sessions tailored to your team's needs. Our workshops are an opportunity for you and your colleagues to work toward a calibrated understanding of DOK to inform practice. 

At WebbAlign, we are committed to helping you understand and apply the DOK language system today and tomorrow. No matter the size or makeup of your team, Educational Service Agency, school, or district, you’ll walk away with a conceptual understanding of complexity of cognitive engagement, as represented in today's education system, and concrete strategies for  continuously improving educational coherence in your district. Contact us to learn more about our high-interest, interactive professional learning aimed at diverse content experts and education stakeholders.