Cracking the Code of the ToK Essay: Toddle Session Video
The video recording of the session Cracking the code of the ToK Essay titles is now available
What is the Sense of Wonder ?
We explore one approach to understand the term "sense of wonder" for ToK Essay#6 May 2025
How can Foucault help us with ToK Essay#2 May 25 (Fragile revered knowledge) ?
How can Foucault help us with ToK Essay 2 May 25 (Fragile knowledge)? A quick application of foucault's theory of the author to the ToK essay about fragile knowledge. Definitely more for the ToK teacher than the ToK student.
What can paperclips tell us about the May 2025 ToK Essay titles ?
Some teaching tps for the early stage of the May 2025 Essay Session
Essay #5 May 25: Models - wrong but useful
Student guidance notes for Essay #5 May 25 (Models, wrong, but useful) are published.
Essay #2 May 25: Fragility
Was the best music made 1970-2000 ? This, and many other questions, come up when considering ToK Essay #2 May 25: fragile revered knowledge
What’s the Point of the Optional Themes in ToK?
After teaching the most recent iteration of the ToK course a few times I have started to ask What’s the point of the Optional Themes in ToK? Given that these themes are not formally assessed, it can seem like they require additional work for little tangible reward.
How to structure the ToK Course
In the past couple of weeks, we have explored 4 broad ways to structure the Theory of Knowledge (ToK) course, aiming to provide useful structures for fellow ToK educators.
Skills in ToK
If you’ve been following TOK Today for a while, you’ll know that I have a particular interest, perhaps even a slight obsession, with the role of skills in TOK. Today’s post is both an appeal for your involvement and an exploration of why these skills are crucial for success in the TOK course.
What is a Knowledge Question?
Recently, whilst browsing an online forum, I came across a question that intrigued me: “What is a knowledge question?” I realised that despite having created content on various related topics, I had never written a dedicated blog post on this fundamental concept.
ToKToday 2nd Anniversary: How Far Have We Come?
ToKToday turned two years old on 1st August 2024, marking another significant milestone for our community.
How to Structure ToK Course: The Skills+ Model
This is the fourth blogpost (4/4) in our series on how to structure the Theory of Knowledge (ToK) course. In this post we look at using the Skills+ Model.
How to structure the ToK Course 3/4: Themes & Big Questions Approach
In this model we look at The Themes & Big Questions Approach
How to structure the ToK Course 2/4: ToK Concepts & Knowledge Questions Model
In this model, we look at The ToK Concepts and Knowledge Questions Model.
How to Structure the ToK course – #1/4 ToK Curriculum Framework
In this first blog, we’ll explore one of the most popular ways to design your ToK curriculum: structuring according to the ToK Curriculum Framework.
ToK Exhibition Prompt 11: Can New Knowledge Change Established Values or Beliefs?
Exploring ToK Exhibition Prompt 11: “Can new knowledge change established values or beliefs?” reveals interesting questions about the nature of knowledge, values, and beliefs.
How to Write an Excellent Conclusion to a ToK Essay
The conclusion of your Theory of Knowledge (ToK) essay is like the destination in a journey – essential and impactful.
How to Evaluate AoK The Arts
Evaluating Area of Knowledge (AoK) The Arts within the Theory of Knowledge (ToK) course, involves understanding the diverse perspectives and criteria that shape understanding of artistic knowledge.