Hear from the creator of the Hess Cognitive Rigor Matrices about her new book on depth of knowledge (DOK)
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DESCRIPTION
Learn how to apply a cognitive mindset that supports student-centered classrooms, PK–12.
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 every student can experience deeper learning. Her new interactive book, Applying Depth of Knowledge and Cognitive Rigor: An Educator’s Guide to Supporting Deeper Learning (Teachers College Press, 2025), offers a self-guided journey beginning with the basics: what DOK is, what it is not, and debunking common misconceptions about rigor.
In this webinar focused on the new book, Karin will share 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 100 countries. The webinar will demonstrate how to build a shared understanding of DOK and rigor among your teaching colleagues; create actionable standards-based and competency-based assessments; analyze and adapt current curricular and assessment materials; and more!
This webinar is for pre- and inservice teachers (PK–12), instructional coaches, professional developers, principals and assistant principals, teacher educators, and all others invested in supporting student-centered classrooms. The book is a perfect companion to Karin's earlier books and a great DOK refresher for PK–12 staff.
This webinar is sponsored by Teachers College Press.
FAQ
What does the webinar cost?
This webinar is free of charge. Additionally, attendees will have the opportunity to order the book at an exclusive, one-time discount.
Will this webinar be recorded?
Yes, and the recording will be distributed to all registrants a few days after the webinar. That's why we recommend registering even if you aren't sure you can make this date or time.
Do you offer professional development certificates?
Sorry, we don’t issue professional development certificates for Teachers College Press webinars, though those who attend the webinar live will receive an email from Zoom confirming their attendance. The email will arrive 24 hours after the completion of the webinar.
Will there be a Q&A?
Yes—you will have an opportunity to ask questions at the end of the webinar.
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