Depth of knowledge in focus: Self-assessment as a path to mastery
Depth of Knowledge and self-assessment are two complementary concepts that foster deeper learning and mastery in secondary and higher education.
Self-assessment encourages students to reflect on their academic progress and take ownership of their learning journey, while the Depth of Knowledge framework guides students from basic knowledge recall to higher-level, critical thinking tasks.
By integrating self-assessment with the Depth of Knowledge approach, educators empower students to enhance both their subject knowledge and their ability to think critically.
In this article we’ll explore the concepts of self-assessment and Depth of Knowledge, how they complement one another, and what institutions can do to embed self-assessment as a core learning strategy.