However in one crucial way theory of knowledge is similar to all the other subjects. It is analytical in the sense that the student should link the practices of inquiry to the knowledge that comes out in the end. With reference to two areas of knowledge discuss the way in which shared knowledge can shape personal knowledge. They are mathematics, the natural sciences, the human sciences, the arts, history, ethics, religious knowledge systems, and indigenous. Theory of knowledge tok is a course about critical thinking and in. Areas of knowledge natural sciences web resources materials, handouts, activities download natural sciences materials from my dropbox folder maths web resources materials, handouts, activities download maths materials from my dropbox folder human sciences web resources materials, handouts, activities download human sciences materials from my dropbox folder the arts web resources materials. In many languages, the verb to know has two first person forms. Within the perimeter, areas of knowledge are identified, which represent a classification of knowledge into subject areas, many of which. Tok assessment consists of a presentation that is internally assessedwith students, also required to submit a tok essay of 1,2001,500 words from a list of topics supplied each year by the ib. The process of gaining knowledge is more valuable than reaching an end result. The questions we can ask depend more on what we already know than on what we do not know. Based on a real life situation, which you develop into a knowledge question.
Knowledge claims and knowledge questions knowledge claims in tok there are two types of knowledge claims. When instructed by your tok teacher log on to the site and follow the tabs to upload ecoursework. It should be straightforward to follow instructions. Please do not attempt to upload your essay until you have been told to do so. The idea is that each aok can be thought of, broadly speaking, as a coherent wholea vast system with a rich inner structure.
Theory of knowledge tok is a course about critical thinking and inquiring into the process of knowing, rather than about learning a specific body of knowledge. I have talked about a not so useful and a useful real life example of where tok is used and why it is important in those examples. Woks interact in various ways in the construction of knowledge and the formation of knowledge claims the individual ways of knowing are woven together into more. It is not a setinstone form, but rather a suggestion that may be debated upon in a theory of knowledge manner.
You have to talk about ways of knowing, areas of knowledge, methodology, language etc see knowledge frameworks. And follow your school instructions, do not only depend on the instructions listed below. As can clearly be seen from the evidence above theory of knowledge is a very important class in the ib and it could easily be argued that the ib should have more tok. These aspects of areas of knowledge can be organized into a knowledge framework. Planning the tok presentation for the specification of 2015 onwards 1 what is the presentation all about. All of these can be found in your lagemann text problem of knowledge 1. There is a sustained focus on knowledge questions confirming and contradicting that doubt is the key to knowledge, as the prescribed title demands. Examine the ways empirical evidence should be used to make progress in different areas of knowledge. The ib classification mathematics natural sciences human sciences history the arts ethics religious knowledge systems indigenous knowledge systems. Brief overview of how this wok is used in areas of knowledge. To what extent is truth different in mathematics, the arts and ethics. Knowledge frameworks are a very effective device to compare and contrast areas of knowledge.
Know what these terms mean as they relate to the particular areas of tok and be able to use them in your essay and presentationyou will get a better score. Reason is used in every area of knowledge, though it is more associated with the sciences, history, maths, and ethics. Tok identifies 8 different ways of knowing, each one involving a different method of gaining knowledge, but just like with the areas of knowledge, they are often intertwined and dependent on each other. The tok course identifies 8 different areas of knowledge, but although the nature of the knowledge within them undoubtedly varies, you should be aware that there is a great deal of overlapping both amongst themselves, and with the ways of knowing. Generate questions, explanations, conjectures, hypotheses, alternative ideas, and possible solutions in response to knowledge issues concerning areas of knowledge, ways of knowing and students own experiences as learners. The arts and ethics are two areas of knowledge which cover a lot of common ground and many artists raise moral questions within their creations.
Scope, application, concepts, language, methodologies, historical development of ethicsmoral philosophy as an. Students should aim to develop a detailed familiarity with all of them, and be prepared to demonstrate this within the essay. Theory of knowledge guide 1 introduction purpose of this document this publication is intended to guide the planning, teaching and assessment of theory of knowledge tok in schools. The seven epitomes ancient chinese text, 1st century bc 5. A clear approach using different perspectives shown in reallife examples related to different areas of knowledge can be easily identified. Theory of knowledge prescribed titles november 2009 and may 2010 choose one title from the list below. Tok distinguishes between eight areas of knowledge. Tok aims to explore this structure and to understand just what it is that. The areas of knowledge, which are situated within the perimeter of the tok diagram, are subject areas or disciplines into which knowledge is frequently. The areas of knowledge are how we divide up and label the knowledge we possess. History the human sciences the natural sciences mathematics the arts. Eight areas of knowledge mathematics, natural sciences, human social sciences, the arts, history, ethics, religious knowledge systems, indigenous knowledge. They underlie the methodology of the areas of knowledge.
It asks students to reflect on the nature of knowledge, and on how we know what we claim to know. However, they could also be sudden and dramatic, revolutionary shifts in knowledge or paradigm shifts, as an area of knowledge responds to new experimental results, say, or advances in the underlying theory. Notes and handouts will continue to be posted on the classroom website. The tok ways of knowing are how we acquire knowledge about the world around us, and figure out our relationship with it. It plays a special role in the dp by providing an opportunity for students to reflect on the nature of knowledge, to make connections between areas of knowledge and to become aware. Mar 30, 2014 the core of theory of knowledge is to understand and uncover about the areas of knowledge, such as natural science and history, and ways of knowing, such as reasoning and perception. International baccalaureate diploma programme subject brief. There might be areas of knowledge that are shared by all of us. Tok is a course about critical thinking and inquiring into the process of knowing, rather than. The theory of knowledge course of study requires a minimum of 100 hours over the years of two the ib dp ibo, 2008.
One method used to decipher the areas of knowledge is by making reference to their past and the degree of its influence over area of knowledge. Specifically, the aims of the tok course are for students to. The theory of knowledge components and diagram the tok diagram 1 is an organization system of the areas of knowledge, ways of knowing, and the knower. Linking tok areas of knowledge with ways of knowing. Areas of knowledge theory of knowledge guide 29 comparison of different aoks is not purely a descriptive task. Mathematics knowledge in mathematics strikes many people as unique. Turning an analysis of one or more of the ways of knowing into a genuine tok analysis requires a shift of focus from the wok to how that wok contributes to the. Knowledge questions in tok there are two types of knowledge claims. Despite, or rather because of, the strict confines of mathematical logic, mathematics is an enormously creative subject, asking of its practitioners great leaps of the imagination. Knowledge and the knower optional themes pick two knowledge and technology knowledge and language knowledge and politics knowledge and religion knowledge and indigenous societies. An introduction to theory of knowledge emotion, perception and language and areas of knowledge where knowledge is already organized into maths, natural sciences, human sciences, history, ethics and the arts. Theory of knowledge guide holy heart of mary high school.
Ib theory of knowledge wikibooks, open books for an open world. Areas of knowledge a longside the core and optional themes, the 2022 tok course includes five areas of knowledge. Theory of knowledge diploma international baccalaureate. Because they mean that tok can be broken down into simple, manageable bits. Tok teachers are the primary audience, although it is expected that teachers will use the guide to inform students and parents about the course. If we have time we may consider other requested material. Tok is part of the international baccalaureate ib diploma programme dp core, and is mandatory for all students. Discussions will be held on the tok 2020 discussion board.
Claims that are made within particular areas of knowledge or by individual knowers about the world. Areas of knowledge are specific branches of knowledge, each of which can be seen to have a distinct nature and different methods of gaining knowledge. Tok teachers are encouraged to explore woks, not in isolation, but from the perspective of their contribution to understanding different areas of knowledge. Analyze critically knowledge claims, their underlying assumptions and their implications. Areas of knowledge areas of knowledge are specific branches of knowledge, each of which can be seen to have a distinct nature and different methods of gaining knowledge. This means that a lot of the materials on the site have been edited and updated, and. Theory of knowledge tok is assessed through an oral presentation and a 1,600 word essay. In tok, just like in english, math or science, there is a syllabus and a mark scheme. I know refers to the possession of knowledge by an individual personal knowledge. Students tend to talk about these areas of knowledge as subjects or courses. In the sciences, reason is the basis for the scienti.
Top ten theory of knowledge essay tips 4 here are my top tips for getting to top marks on your theory of knowledge essay. It is the job of tok to examine the basis for these firstorder claims. Art and identity go hand in hand, as can be seen through the way in which story telling, dance and performance plays an important role in indigenous communities. For example, the reliability of knowledge within an aok will depend critically upon the methods used to. Discuss this claim with reference to two areas of knowledge. Tok, therefore, explores both the personal and shared aspects of knowledge and investigates the. Theory of knowledge tok at alto middle years program ib. These have a degree of certainty unmatched by any other area of knowledge, making it excellent raw material for study in tok.
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