Decoding Theory of Knowledge for the IB Diploma

Introduction; Unit 1. Decoding Knowledge: 1. Types of knowledge and knowledge questions; 2. Justification and evidence; 3. Shared and personal knowledge; Unit 2. Decoding TOK Knowledge Frameworks and Ways of Knowing: 4. Knowledge frameworks and ways of knowing; 5. Mathematical knowledge framework; 6. Scientific knowledge framework ; 7. Human sciences knowledge framework; 8. History knowledge framework; 9. Arts knowledge framework; 10. Ethics knowledge framework; 11. Religious knowledge framework; 12. Indigenous knowledge framework; Unit 3. Decoding TOK Assessment – the Essay: 13. Understanding the assessment criteria; 14. Analysis, links and comparisons; 15. Developing a thesis and constructing an argument ; 16. Introduction, examples and conclusion; Unit 4. Decoding TOK Assessment – the Presentation: 17. Understanding the assessment requirements; 18. Extracting and formulating a knowledge question from a real-life situation; 19. Developing a successful presentation; 20. The basics: delivery and structuring your ideas; Index; Acknowledgement.