Theory of Knowledge (TOK)
Theory of Knowledge (TOK)
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The Theory of Knowledge (TOK) course focuses on students as knowers in which students are asked to step outside their perspective to consider knowledge issues.
The Theory of Knowledge (TOK) course focuses on students as knowers in which students are asked to step outside their perspective to consider knowledge issues.
Over the course of two years, students will analyze the different ways they know, such as through senses, language, reason, and emotion.
Over the course of two years, students will analyze the different ways they know, such as through senses, language, reason, and emotion.
Empowered with an understanding of their point of view, students will learn to integrate different disciplines, comparing how scientists, historians, linguists, ethicists, mathematicians, and others, create and acquire knowledge.
Empowered with an understanding of their point of view, students will learn to integrate different disciplines, comparing how scientists, historians, linguists, ethicists, mathematicians, and others, create and acquire knowledge.
This course is for students who...
This course is for students who...
- Are curious about the world
- Enjoy exploring issues and problems from a variety of perspectives
- Like to think critically and creatively
Applying Theory of Knowledge
Applying Theory of Knowledge
Brian Spittle, DePaul University, tells us how students can leverage theory of knowledge (TOK) as part of their application essay.
Brian Spittle, DePaul University, tells us how students can leverage theory of knowledge (TOK) as part of their application essay.
Course Content
Course Content
In the Theory of Knowledge course, year one students will study the following: Knowledge and the Knower, Knowledge and Technology, Knowledge and Language, Synthesizing/writing about ideas through the TOK framework, including understanding the: Scope, Perspectives, Methods and tools, and Ethics. Students will also prepare and present a TOK exhibition this year. Students choose a knowledge question and then select three objects that can be used to answer the knowledge question.
During year two of Theory of Knowledge, students learn about the following areas of knowledge: The Natural Sciences, The Arts, The Human Sciences, History, and Mathematics. The IB assessment during year two is a TOK essay.
Scheduling Information
Scheduling Information
This course is REQUIRED for all students who are pursuing the full IB Diploma and an option for students interested in taking 4 or more IB courses.
Course Number: 501 (Yr 1) / 502 (Yr 2)
Prerequisite(s): None
Graded: AP / IB / CCP Weight
Grades: 11-12
Time Frame: 2 Years
Credit: 1.00
Career Connection
Career Connection
Theory of Knowledge helps strengthen a student's ability to communicate effectively, work well on a team, solve problems, and make ethical decisions.
These universal skills span many academic disciplines and will help prepare students for almost every career.
For more information about the course, please contact Sondra Snodgrass (Snodgrass_Sondra@dublinschools.net)
For more information about the course, please contact Sondra Snodgrass (Snodgrass_Sondra@dublinschools.net)
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