ToK Presentation

1. The Real World IssueBe Specific:

Freedom of SpeechFreedom of speech in ChinaThe imprisonment of Huang Qi after the 2008

Sichuan earthquake

1. The Real World Issue (cont.)

Don’t dedicate a lot of time describing the issue

Have prepared handouts if a large degree of background knowledge is required to understanding your issue

2. The Knowledge IssueTry to think of an obvious (and not tenuous)

knowledge issue connected to your real world example

Sometimes it is easier to phrase your knowledge issue as a question

2. The Knowledge Issue (cont.)For example:

1. To what extent should we accept knowledge by authority?

2. Do those who possess knowledge have an obligation to use it?

3. Explore the knowledge issueExplain what it means in general terms- put it

into your own wordsThen describe the relationship between the

issue and the real world exampleIntegrate the Ways of Knowing- Perception,

Language, Emotion & Reason

3. Explore the knowledge issuesConsider counter claims:

One of the ways to do this is to take a particular stance on the issue- argue for one side

The consider counter claims but avoid a…….

debate

4. Apply knowledge claim to other AoKs/issues

For example; To what extent should we accept knowledge by authority?

Science? History?Ethics/Religion?