Theory of Knowledge

Welcome to Theory of Knowledge (TOK)

Teacher:

Mr. Schneider: gschneider@prospectschools.org

Course Information:

Theory of knowledge (TOK) is a two year course that is part of the core of the Diploma Programme, along with CAS and the extended essay. TOK is a discussion based course in which students explore the nature of knowledge in a wide variety of fields, including the natural sciences, the human sciences, history, arts, ethics, and religious knowledge systems. Students learn to identity knowledge questions underlying real world situations and controversies and delve into them through discussion with classmates. The role of personal knowledge as well as shared knowledge are considered, and students investigate different ways of knowing, including reason, intuition, imagination, and sense perception. Key assessments include a presentation on a topic of the student's choice and an essay on one of several IB prescribed titles.