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What is TOK?

https://ibo.org/programmes/diploma-programme/curriculum/dp-core/theory-of-knowledge/what-is-tok/

Theory of knowledge (TOK) plays a special role in the International Baccalaureate® (IB) Diploma Programme (DP), by providing an opportunity for students to reflect on the nature of knowledge, and on how

My experience of TOK

https://ibo.org/50years/ib-stories/community-stories/my-experience-of-tok/

Sea Yun Joung, a Diploma Programme (DP) student at Taejeon Christian International School (TCIS) in Korea, talks about how the theory of knowledge (TOK) course makes an IB education unique.

Introduction to the Theory of Knowledge (TOK) course

https://ibo.org/professional-development/find-events-and-workshops/self-paced/introduction-to-the-theory-of-knowledge-tok-course/

In this self-paced resource, you will explore and engage with the components, themes, and ideas covered by this subject and how these relate to an exploration of knowledge.

My experience of TOK

DP student Sea Yun Joung shares his experience of Theory of Knowledge (TOK) and how the course makes an IB education unique and benefits him as a lifelong learner.

Theory of knowledge

https://ibo.org/programmes/diploma-programme/curriculum/dp-core/theory-of-knowledge/

Theory of knowledge (TOK) is assessed through an exhibition and a 1,600 word essay.

Marking your DP Theory of knowledge exhibition

https://ibo.org/professional-development/find-events-and-workshops/self-paced/Marking-your-dp-theory-of-knowledge-exhibition/

This resource is for teachers who would like to learn more about how student responses are assessed in the ToK Exhibition internal assessment.

Example essays

https://ibo.org/programmes/diploma-programme/curriculum/dp-core/theory-of-knowledge/example-essays/

As part of theory of knowledge (TOK), each student chooses one essay title from six issued by International Baccalaureate®(IB). 

Upload deadline

https://ibo.org/programmes/diploma-programme/curriculum/dp-core/theory-of-knowledge/upload-deadline/

The International Baccalaureate® (IB) sets a submission date for the different components of theory of knowledge (TOK) assessment, which is communicated with schools. 

Supervising your DP Theory of knowledge essay

https://ibo.org/professional-development/find-events-and-workshops/self-paced/supervising-your-dp-theory-of-knowledge-essay/

During this resource, you will have the opportunity to consider the TOK essay which is the external assessment component and is thus marked by TOK examiners.

Theory of knowledge (TOK): Exploring learning outcomes, benefits and perceptions (2014)

https://ibo.org/research/outcomes-research/diploma-studies/theory-of-knowledge-tok-exploring-learning-outcomes-benefits-and-perceptions-2014/

This mixed-methods study examined one of the central elements of the IB Diploma Programme (DP), the theory of knowledge (TOK) course, within the Australian context.