International School of Kenya TOK – Standards and Benchmarks

Empowering students to create solutions for tomorrow’s challenges

STANDARD 1 CONTENT FOR TOK 2 CRITICAL THINKING 3 GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP (ATTITUDES & DISPOSITION) 4 RESEARCH & WRITING

1.Understand how knowledge is constructed by communities and individuals

These are the HS English writing standards….. • Apply knowledge of English conventions in writing • Demonstrate the ability to analyze text • Use skills and strategies of the writing process

BENCHMARKS

1.1 Demonstrate an understanding of the nature of knowledge (how it is generated and established) in the Areas (disciplines) of Knowledge Mathematics Human Sciences The Physical

Sciences The Arts Ethics History

1.2 Identify key concepts related to Ways of Knowing

Perception Reason Language Emotion

2.1 Analyze critically knowledge claims, their underlying assumptions & their implications 2.2 Evaluate the strengths and limits of Ways of Knowing 2.3 Compare and contrast approaches to knowledge issues from the areas of knowledge 2.4 Demonstrate an ability to give a personal, self-aware response to a knowledge issue

3.1 Demonstrate an understanding of different perspectives on knowledge issues

4.1 Formulate and communicate ideas clearly with due regard for accuracy and academic honesty