TOK Exhibition and Essay Mentor-TOK Exhibition and Essay support

Example

A student is unsure how to select objects for their exhibition. The mentor provides detailed examples of how to choose objects that have specific real-world contexts and how to link these objects to a chosen prompt.

Scenario

For example, a student might choose a scientific textbook, a historical artifact, and a piece of modern art to explore the prompt 'What counts as knowledge?' The mentor helps the student articulate the connections between these objects and the prompt, ensuring the student provides clear justifications for their choices.

Example

A student needs help understanding how to structure their TOK essay. The mentor offers advice on developing a coherent argument, using evidence effectively, and addressing different perspectives.

Scenario

The mentor might guide a student through an essay titled 'Does it matter if our acquisition of knowledge happens in 'bubbles' where some information and voices are excluded?' by suggesting ways to compare and contrast examples from the human sciences and natural sciences, ensuring the student engages deeply with the prescribed title.

Example

Students often struggle with understanding the key TOK concepts such as 'evidence,' 'truth,' and 'justification.' The mentor provides clear definitions and examples to illustrate these concepts.

Scenario

In a classroom discussion, the mentor might explain the concept of 'evidence' by using examples from history and the natural sciences, showing how different types of evidence are evaluated and why they are considered reliable or unreliable in different contexts.