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E-book: Decoding Theory of Knowledge for the IB Diploma

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  • Series: IB Diploma
  • Pub. Date: 18-Jul-2013
  • Publisher: Cambridge University Press
  • Language: eng
  • ISBN-13: 9781107449084
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  • Format: PDF+DRM
  • Series: IB Diploma
  • Pub. Date: 18-Jul-2013
  • Publisher: Cambridge University Press
  • Language: eng
  • ISBN-13: 9781107449084

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Written by experienced practitioners this resource for Theory of Knowledge for the IB Diploma offers comprehensive coverage of and support for the new subject guide. Decoding Theory of Knowledge (ToK) is an accessible new resource that explores Areas of Knowledge, Ways of Knowing, Personal and Shared Knowledge, the Knowledge Framework and Knowledge Questions. Written in succinct and clear language, this engaging book decodes ToK concepts and helps students develop their critical thinking skills. The book offers extensive support on the new assessment criteria for the essay and presentation. Features include explanation of key concepts to consolidate knowledge and understanding; real-life situations to engage students; practical activities to develop students' thinking, writing and presentation skills; and top tips to provide further guidance and advice.

Decoding Theory of Knowledge (ToK) is an accessible new resource that explores Areas of Knowledge, Ways of Knowing, Personal and Shared Knowledge, the Knowledge Framework and Knowledge Questions. Written in succinct and clear language, this engaging book decodes ToK concepts and helps students develop their critical thinking skills. The book offers extensive support on the new assessment criteria for the essay and presentation. Features include explanation of key concepts to consolidate knowledge and understanding; real-life situations to engage students; practical activities to develop students' thinking, writing and presentation skills; and top tips to provide further guidance and advice.

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Written by experienced practitioners this resource for Theory of Knowledge for the IB Diploma offers comprehensive coverage of and support for the new subject guide.
Introduction iv
Unit 1 Decoding knowledge
1 Types of knowledge and knowledge questions
1(10)
2 Justification and evidence
11(9)
3 Shared and personal knowledge
20(11)
Unit 2 Decoding TOK knowledge frameworks and ways of knowing
4 Knowledge frameworks and ways of knowing
31(8)
5 Mathematical knowledge framework
39(11)
6 Scientific knowledge framework
50(12)
7 Human sciences knowledge framework
62(10)
8 History knowledge framework
72(9)
9 Arts knowledge framework
81(9)
10 Ethics knowledge framework
90(11)
11 Religious knowledge framework
101(9)
12 Indigenous knowledge framework
110(10)
Unit 3 Decoding TOK assessment -- the essay
13 Understanding the assessment requirements
120(5)
14 Analysis, links and comparisons
125(10)
15 Developing a thesis and constructing an argument
135(4)
16 Introduction, examples and conclusion
139(5)
Unit 4 Decoding TOK assessment -- the presentation
17 Understanding the assessment requirements
144(6)
18 Extracting a knowledge question from a real-life situation
150(6)
19 Developing a successful presentation
156(6)
20 The basics: delivery and structuring your ideas
162(6)
Index 168(2)
Acknowledgements 170