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Supporting the latest TOK syllabus, for first teaching September 2020, these inquiry-based resources are developed directly with the IB to help learners navigate complex issues of knowledge.
An exciting textbook for students and teachers of the International Baccalaureate Diploma, written and developed by practising IB teachers
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.
Developed in cooperation with the International Baccalaureate® Confidently navigate the Theory of Knowledge Guide with a set of rich and engaging resources, grounded in conceptual considerations and illustrated with real-world examples. - Guide students by helping them examine the nature of knowledge and their own status as a knower. - Develop diverse and balanced arguments with a variety of activities, case studies and Deeper Thinking features. - Aid understanding with in-depth discussions of the twelve course concepts and detailed definitions of all key terms. - Provide assessment support with guidance relating to the TOK Exhibition and Essay. Free online material available at hoddereducation.com/ib-extras Also available: Theory of Knowledge Student eTextbook 9781510475458 Theory of Knowledge Whiteboard eTextbook 9781510475441 Theory of Knowledge: Teaching for Success 9781510474659 Theory of Knowledge: Skills for Success 9781510474956 Theory of Knowledge: Skills for Success Student eTextbook 9781510475472
This is an exciting new textbook for students and teachers of the International Baccalaureate Diploma, written and developed by practising IB teachers. It provides comprehensive coverage of all the Ways of Knowing and Areas of Knowledge. It engages students in critical thinking relevant to their other courses and their life outside the classroom. It enables clear links to the Learner Profile, the IB core values and all the IB hexagon areas. It offers exam-style assessment opportunities using questions from past papers. It offers guidance on the Prescribed Essay and the Student Presentation.
Develop knowledge with this thought-provoking guide through the 5 Areas of Knowledge and the 5 Optional Themes covered in the IB Diploma programme. - Guides students by helping them examine the nature of knowledge and ways of knowing - Develops diverse and balanced arguments with a variety of activities, exploration of knowledge questions and Deeper Thinking features - Aids understanding with detailed definitions of all key terms - Provides assessment support with areas of relevance highlighted for the TOK exhibition or Essay Also available: Theory of Knowledge Student eTextbook 9781510475458 Theory of Knowledge Whiteboard eTextbook 9781510475441 Theory of Knowledge: Teaching for Success 9781510474659 Theory of Knowledge: Skills for Success 9781510474956 Theory of Knowledge: Skills for Success Student eTextbook 9781510475472
Complete content and assessment coverage for the new guide, including all the new ways of knowing and areas of knowledge, from the IB's most respected TOK experts. - Guides students by helping them examine the nature of knowledge and ways of knowing. - Develops diverse and balanced arguments by raising questions in a variety of contexts. - Provides integrated support for assessment. This Student's Book is available to purchase in a variety of digital formats, including an interactive whiteboard edition and as an ebook. It is supported by the online Dynamic Learning resource, which offers a range of support for teachers including a guide to teaching the course and classroom activities, plus a unique lesson builder tool to help teachers collate and organise a range of resources into lessons.
Written and edited by experienced teachers, examiners, and workshop leaders, 'Theory of knowledge' is a complete, detailed, and well-crafted textbook that is perfect for students of the IB Diploma's Theory of Knowledge course. A clear Learning Outcome at the start of each section giving a clear learning objective for the student in the context of the TOK Guide. Written in EAL-friendly prose that provides clear understanding with Key Vocabulary at the end of each section based on the TOK Guide.Connections to the Core Theme: Designed as suggested learning tasks to ensure the students interact with the Area of Knowledge/Optional Themes in the context of the Core Theme. Key Points to summarise each section and to reinforce learning. Each section has been calibrated to the expected time frame as recommended by the IB so teachers won't teach too much or too little. Further Knowledge Questions to help with the Exhibition and Essay and to focus learning. Knowledge in Context which are written at the end of each chapter to integrate learning in one of the key themes and to provide examples for Exhibitions. 'How to' sections for help with Essay and the Exhibition. End of Unit Tasks designed to develop Essay-writing and Exhibition-creation skills."This textbook is all students and teachers need to study, learn and succeed in the IB's Theory of Knowledge.""A simple and straightforward interpretation of the course and the assessment." "The eBook version is perfect to read on my phone. And it is a great help for creating the Exhibition and Essay."
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. This edition of Theory of Knowledge for the IB Diploma is fully revised for first examination in September 2015. The coursebook is a comprehensive, original and accessible approach to Theory of Knowledge, which covers all aspects of the revised subject guide. A fresh design ensures the content is accessible and user friendly and there is detailed guidance on how to approach the TOK essay and presentation. This edition supports the stronger emphasis on the distinction between personal and shared knowledge and the new areas of knowledge: religion and indigenous knowledge.
