"I think. Therefore, I am. I am dangerous. I am challenged. I investigate. I think. I re-think. IB!
Theory of Knowledge
From a Theory of Knowledge (TOK) perspective, students are challenged to look at the world and everything in it from the lens of an Area of Knowledge (AOK) and connect it to a Way of Knowing (WOK) as a guide along the path of investigation.
Areas of KnowledgeArts
Ethics History Human Sciences Indigenous Knowledge Mathematics Natural Sciences Religious Knowledge |
Ways of KnowingEmotion
Faith Imagination Intuition Language Memory Sense Perception Reason |
Knowledge Question Sentence Stems
To what extent...
Under what circumstances...
How far...
How...
What role does...
How can we know...
Under what circumstances...
How far...
How...
What role does...
How can we know...
Exemplary KQ Samples
- What role does reason and emotions play in the justification of scientific claims?
- To what extent can imagination be considered a valid source of knowledge?
- How far does art influence beliefs of individuals and groups?
- How much evidence do scientists need before they accept theory as true?