What are examples of knowledge questions?
KNOWLEDGE QUESTION EXEMPLARS: “GOING META”
- To what extent do we need art technique or art history training in order to appreciate an artwork?
- What is the relationship between hands-on experimental work and theory in the natural sciences?
- What do we mean by elegance in mathematical proof?
What are knowledge questions in TOK?
Knowledge questions are questions about the nature of knowledge and what it means “to know”. Knowledge question urge you to focus on TOK ideas rather than things you would normally discuss in subject lessons. They draw on TOK concepts such as “evidence”, “certainty”, “values” and “interpretation.”
How do you write a knowledge question in TOK?
Good starters for a TOK Knowledge Question (KQ): “to what extent…”, “how…”, “how far…”, “how does…”, “what…”, “what is it about…”, “what role does…”, “in what sense…”, “under what circumstances…”, “is it possible…”, “why…”, “if…” etc.
What are the 5 TOK areas of knowledge?
To ensure both breadth and depth of knowledge and understanding, students must choose at least one subject from five groups: 1) their best language, 2) additional lan- guage(s), 3) social sciences, 4) experimental sciences, and 5) mathematics.
What are the TOK 8 Big questions?
Classic TOK lessons NEW!…What are the Big Questions?
- BQ1 (Foundations) What is theory of knowledge, and why do we study it?
- BQ2 (Values) How does our knowledge about the world inform the way we construct our values?
- BQ3 (Spin) How is our understanding of the world influenced by the way knowledge is communicated?
What is a first order knowledge question?
A first-order question is a question about the world; a second-order question is a question about knowledge. In relation to academic subjects, first-order questions arise within a subject whereas second-order questions are about a subject.
What is an RLS in TOK?
Real-Life Situations (RLS) are fundamental to the ToK presentation. They are the main feature that differentiates this assessment from the essay.
What is knowledge according to TOK?
TOK distinguishes between eight areas of knowledge. They are mathematics, the natural sciences, the human sciences, the arts, history, ethics, religious knowledge systems, and indigenous knowledge systems. The knowledge framework is a device for exploring the areas of knowledge.
Which 4 elements are used in the TOK knowledge framework?
To help teachers and students explore these three parts of the TOK curriculum, guidance and suggested knowledge questions are provided. These suggested knowledge questions are organized into a framework of four elements: scope, perspectives, methods and tools, and ethics.
What are the 12 TOK concepts?
Those 12 concepts are Evidence, Certainty, Truth, Interpretation, Power, Justification, Explanation, Objectivity, Perspective, Culture, Values and Responsibility.
What are the 6 Big questions TOK?
What is a second order knowledge question?
What are Tok knowledge questions?
TOK centers on the exploration of knowledge questions. Knowledge Questions are contestable questions about knowledge itself. Knowledge Questions are crafted with intention to be open, general and contentious. They are succinct, grammatical and use precise concepts and vocabulary.
Why Teach Tok with real-life examples?
Students soon learn that one of the most important aspects of doing TOK is supporting arguments using real-life, worked through examples. Analytical and interpretive assertions, counterarguments, and different perspectives contrasted in response to Knowledge Questions are most effective when justified by cogent, real-world examples.
How many knowledge questions are in the theory of knowledge guide?
The new Theory of Knowledge Guide provides no less than 385 suggested (non-prescriptive) Knowledge Questions in various guises for student exploration. To what extent do we need art technique or art history training in order to appreciate an artwork?
What is a good knowledge question?
KNOWLEDGE QUESTIONS. Knowledge Questions are rigorous inquiry questions about knowledge itself. A good Knowledge Question is crafted deliberately to be open, general and contentious. It is succinct and grammatical, uses TOK vocabulary, and merits discussion and evaluation rather than a single, definitive response.