The IB Theory of Knowledge is a Diploma Program that provides students with the opportunity to study and reflect on the nature of knowledge.
The course teaches students to think deeply on the diverse nature of knowledge and ways of knowing.
Since humans live in an interconnected yet uncertain world, TOK become significant as it helps student to recognize the need to act more responsibly and apply knowledge with not only a greater awareness but also with credibility.
Often evaluated in the form of questions, the TOK course gives students more insights on their ideological and personal assumptions and enables them to appreciate the diversity and value of cultural perspective.
Ways of Knowing: Focuses on how we gain knowledge of the world. Students also learn the benefits and drawbacks of each way of learning and understanding the world. While they are important in the Theory of Knowledge study, they aren’t mandatory in the new TOK course.
Nothing has changed as far as the Theory of Knowledge Essay is concerned. It’s still 1,600 words in length and takes a conceptual starting point.
In other words, personal knowledge comes from experiences, involvements, and practices bound to an individual’s circumstances such as biography, interest and values.