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PublisherHachette Learning

ISBN-101510474315

ISBN-139781510474314

eBay Product ID (ePID)14038399145

Product Key Features

Educational LevelHigh School, Elementary School

Number of Pages512 Pages

Publication NameTheory of Knowledge for the Ib Diploma Fourth Edition : Hodder Education Group

LanguageEnglish

SubjectStudy Guides, Movements / Critical Theory

Publication Year2020

FeaturesRevised

TypeStudy Guide

AuthorJohn Sprague, Carolyn P. Henly

Subject AreaPhilosophy, Study Aids

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.8 in

Item Weight44.4 Oz

Item Length10.8 in

Item Width8.3 in

Additional Product Features

Edition Number4

Intended AudienceElementary/High School

ReviewsHodder's Theory of Knowledge, 4th edition, boldly enters a new universe of TOK education. Reflecting IB's total revamp of the TOK curriculum, this text takes "what do we know and how do we know it?" to a new level. Henly, co-author of the 3rd Edition, and Sprague, both esteemed TOK experts, have masterfully created both a course guide and a resource textbook for teachers and students alike. Veteran TOK teachers may find the TOK curriculum changes disconcerting - the exclusion of the ways of knowing as a central part of the curriculum, for example - but armed with this text, they and their students may navigate new perspectives with confidence. Visually, this edition goes beyond the previous edition. It continues with the inclusion of "Dynamic Learning" with QR codes in the margin which connect to supplementary reading. The 4th edition expands the prior edition's use of graphic boxes. First, the introduction provides explicit instruction on how to use the book and how the graphic boxes work. Not only do the boxes include overviews and activities, but also Learner Profile connections, deeper learning, concept connections, case studies, TOK traps, CAS links, and assessment advice, providing both enrichment and concrete guidance. The management of the content of the 4th edition is highly effective. Besides the graphic use of support elements mentioned previously, Illustrations provide visual relief to pages dense with text. Many of the illustrations have captions that pose questions, making the pages more interactive. As well, words that might be unfamiliar to students are highlighted in the text and defined in the margin. This inclusion ensures that students don't get lost in the text by bypassing unfamiliar words. Finally, the writing is both enjoyable and practical. Examples demonstrate an obvious sense of humor, from the first anecdote of getting eaten by a tiger to later examples of "bats, banana slugs and Bengal tigers" and hairy hobbit feet, making the reading engaging to young people. This sometimes playful use of real-life examples models for students how claims should be supported with original evidence for the Prescribed Title Essay, again effectively integrating course content with practical assistance. The content itself reflects the evolutionary changes in the TOK curriculum. The initial chapters of the core concepts and themes provide a reimagining of traditional TOK standards. Following the new vision are the newly designed Optional Themes: Knowledge and Technology, Language, Indigenous Societies, Religion, and Politics. These changes incorporate real-life applications of what students learn in TOK. The final section, the largest, features the TOK traditional areas of knowledge: mathematics, natural sciences, human sciences, history, and the arts. Each of these chapters is organized by the knowledge framework: scope, perspectives, methods and tools, and ethics. These chapters are filled with valuable subject content that is current and of a broad and imaginative range, stimulating deeper thinking and transference.

Grade FromCollege Senior

Grade ToTwelfth Grade

Edition DescriptionRevised edition

SynopsisDeveloped in cooperation with the International Baccalaureate(R) 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, 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, Confidently navigate the new syllabus with a variety of teaching resources to help you plan engaging lessons that are directly aligned with the Student Book. - Confidently teach the new course with a clear overview of the TOK course and your responsibilities as a TOK teacher. - Ensure full coverage of the syllabus with specific guidance relating to each of the optional themes and areas of knowledge. - Easily navigate the new course with lesson plans, activities and extension material. - Help guide students through the assessment process with advice and examples covering each assessment.