What is the knowledge framework in Tok?

The knowledge framework is a device for exploring the areas of knowledge. It identifies the key characteristics of each area of knowledge by depicting each area as a complex system of five interacting components.

What are the 12 concepts of Tok?

Those 12 concepts are Evidence, Certainty, Truth, Interpretation, Power, Justification, Explanation, Objectivity, Perspective, Culture, Values and Responsibility.

What are the 4 components of a knowledge question?

Knowledge questions may imply links between areas of knowledge, the themes and also the four elements of the course: scope, perspective, ethics, tools & methods.

How is the knowledge framework used in Tok?

Throughout the TOK course, this simplified version of the Guide’s framework can be used to return, repeatedly, to fundamental knowledge questions we ask about each area of knowledge. It is pitched at a very high level of generality, but the simplicity of the questions might make a TOK overview seem accessible.

What is the theme of the TOK course?

Students are encouraged to discover and express their views and to share ideas with others and to listen to and learn from what others think. TOK is all about asking questions and daring to know for oneself.

How to simplify the knowledge framework, entry level?

Experienced teachers of TOK become comfortable with framing particular examples with general concepts at differing levels of generality, or grounding large concepts with particular examples, across all areas of knowledge. But do we risk leaving our students behind?

What are the units of inquiry in Tok 2?

The units of inquiry that follow consist of class activities and generative Knowledge Questions. They dovetail nicely with the introductory classes in Starting TOK. 2. PERSPECTIVES