Extending yourself when doing IB's Theory of Knowledge 🧘

A brief overview📑

The Theory of Knowledge (TOK) is a core component of the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme. It is designed to encourage students to reflect on the nature of knowledge, to develop critical thinking skills, and to explore the complexities of knowledge across disciplines. Here's a breakdown of TOK, how to do well, and what's required:

TOK is assessed through an oral presentation and a 1600-word essay. The essay requires students to respond to a prescribed title that explores a specific aspect of knowledge. Students are expected to demonstrate an understanding of key TOK concepts and to apply them to the chosen title. The oral presentation involves discussing a real-life situation from a TOK perspective. Both assessments are marked externally according to specified criteria.

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The Mindset 🧠

TOK is a course that explores the nature of knowledge and how we know what we claim to know. It examines the ways in which knowledge is acquired, shared, and evaluated. TOK challenges students to think critically about knowledge claims and to consider the perspectives of different cultures and disciplines.

Overall, TOK is designed to develop students' critical thinking and analytical skills, preparing them for further study and for engagement with the complexities of the world around them.

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Engage with your material 🏃♂️

Actively participate in class discussions, readings, and activities. TOK is a course that rewards engagement and reflection!
TOK assessments often involve writing essays or making presentations. Practice writing clearly and coherently, and ensure that your arguments are well-supported by evidence.

Thinking critically is important across the board, but it will serve you well to approach this assessment with that in mind... Question assumptions, consider alternative perspectives, and evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of different ways of knowing.

Connect TOK concepts to real-world examples and to other areas of knowledge and disciplines, this will prove that you think of the bigger picture, and ultimately think of this task as an extension of what you're learning rather than a set piece to be thrown away at the end of semester.

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