Decoding Theory Of Knowledge For The Ib Diploma

Cambridge University Press’s mission is to advance learning, knowledge and research worldwide. Our IB Diploma resources aim to: •• encourage learners to explore concepts, ideas and topics that have local and global significance •• help students develop a positive attitude to learning in preparation for higher education •• assist students in approaching complex questions, applying critical-thinking skills and forming reasoned answers. cambridge university press Cambridge, New York, Melbourne, Madrid, Cape Town, Singapore, São Paulo, Delhi, Mexico City Cambridge University Press The Edinburgh Building, Cambridge CB2 8RU, UK www.cambridge.org Information on this title: www.cambridge.org/9781107628427 © Cambridge University Press 2013 This publication is in copyright. Subject to statutory exception and to the provisions of relevant collective licensing agreements, no reproduction of any part may take place without the written permission of Cambridge University Press. First published 2013 Printed in the United Kingdom by Latimer Trend A catalogue record for this publication is available from the British Library ISBN 978-1-107-62842-7 Paperback Cambridge University Press has no responsibility for the persistence or accuracy of URLs for external or third-party internet websites referred to in this publication, and does not guarantee that any content on such websites is, or will remain, accurate or appropriate. This material has been developed independently by the publisher and the content is in no way connected with nor endorsed by the International Baccalaureate Organization. Contents Introduction iv Unit 1 Decoding knowledge 1 Types of knowledge and knowledge questions 1 2 Justification and evidence 11 3 Shared and personal knowledge 20 Unit 2 Decoding TOK knowledge frameworks and ways of knowing 4 Knowledge frameworks and ways of knowing 31 5 Mathematical knowledge framework 39 6 Scientific knowledge framework 50 7 Human sciences knowledge framework 62 8 History knowledge framework 72 9 Arts knowledge framework 81 10 Ethics knowledge framework 90 11 Religious knowledge framework 101 12 Indigenous knowledge framework 110 Unit 3 Decoding TOK assessment – the essay 13 Understanding the assessment requirements 120 14 Analysis, links and comparisons 125 15 Developing a thesis and constructing an argument 135 16 Introduction, examples and conclusion 139 Unit 4 Decoding TOK assessment – the presentation 17 Understanding the assessment requirements 144 18 Ext