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Table 1
Levels of Knowledge Across Knowledge Forms
Levels of
Knowledge
All Forms of
Knowledge
Concept
Process
Tool
Context
Way of Being
Level 0.5
Pre-Information
(Language)
Structures in own
words
Knows meaning
of words
Follows grammar
and syntax
Recognizes key
symbols
Decodes
acronyms
Recognizes
critical words
within disciplines
and cultures
Level 1.0
Information
Memorizes
and repeats
information
Assesses quality
of data
States facts and
definitions
Draws pictures
and diagrams
Describes steps
in a method
Initiates use of a
method
Uses step-by-
step instructions
Recognizes
purpose and
intended use
Repeats stories
Describes events
Follows social
conventions
Responds to
traditions
Level 2.0
Conceptual
Understanding
Produces good
inquiry questions
Analyzes models
effectively
Articulates
understanding
Describes
relationships and
linkages
Rationalizes use
of steps
Knows criteria for
quality outcomes
Comprehends
instruction sets
Knows full range
of use
Condenses a
story
Shares
implications
Values well-
reasoned
arguments
Values accepted
models & theories
Level 3.0
Application
(low level)
Applies in a
familiar context
Analyzes results
Combines with
related ideas
Links principles
and practices
Documents use
of steps in a
method
Links the steps
together
Locates
instructions
Uses basic
features and
functions
Requires
guidance
Able to serve as
a trainee
Notices mismatch
of a principle and
its application
Accepts expected
results
Level 3.5
Application
(high level)
Applies in new
contexts
Synthesizes new
solutions
Clarifies
boundaries
Understands why
a theory will work
Internalizes use
of a theory
Links methods
together
Uses hidden
features
Adapts
instructions
Responds to
subtle prompts
Able to serve as
a teacher
Harmonizes
theory with
practice
Collaborates for
better outcomes
Level 4.0
Working
Expertise
Efficient in
producing quality
results
Proposes criteria
to define quality
Evaluates
alternative
models
Generalizes
understanding
Customizes
methods for
future use
Monitors quality
in real time
Debugs fluently
Creates
customized tools
Provides prompts
for others
Serves as a
consultant
Serves as a role
model
Interacts with a
larger community