IB Theory of Knowledge 2 Syllabus

Course Overview & Outline:

IB TOK 2 Syllabus SR (Year 2)

Course Aims

to encourage students to reflect on the central question, “How do we know that?”, and to recognize the value of asking that question
to expose students to ambiguity, uncertainty and questions with multiple plausible answers
to equip students to effectively navigate and make sense of the world, and help prepare them to encounter novel and complex situations
to encourage students to be more aware of their own perspectives and to reflect critically on their own beliefs and assumptions
to engage students with multiple perspectives, foster open-mindedness and develop intercultural understanding
to encourage students to make connections between academic disciplines by exploring underlying concepts and by identifying similarities and differences in the methods of inquiry used in different areas of knowledge
to prompt students to consider the importance of values, responsibilities and ethical concerns relating to the production, acquisition, application and communication of knowledge

Materials Needed

Grading

Major Assessments: (60%)

You must keep a notebook/journal that contains all responses, assigned reading, research and lecture notes, papers, and assignments. It is crucial that this is organized, dated and documented. You need to be prepared to take notes or write in every class. I will collect these journals randomly during the semester, so bring them every day.
Presentations on assigned and self-selected contemporary topics of interest.
Prescribed Title: conferences, notes, rough draft and final. Microsoft Word – hard copy and electronic copy. (IB External Assessment)
Tests/Papers/Debates/Presentations

Minor Assessments: (40%)

6. SC Grading Policy:

100 % - 90% = A

89% - 80% = B

79% - 70% = C

69% - 60% = D

59% below = F