History as an Area of Knowledge (AOK)
History is the systematic study of the past (Arthur Marwick 1970)-is probably the simplistic definition of history- what most study materials talk about. Here, we intend to unpack some hidden concepts infused in human history as an exciting area of knowledge in IB’s Theory of Knowledge coursework. Throughout the discourse you would get to dissect history through TOK concepts like evidence, certainty, interpretation, explanation, perspectives, culture, and responsibility.
Table of contents (approximately 10 teaching hours)
Below is the Table of contents, which is just the tip of an icberg-you have deep layers of discussion on this AOK and some of the most engaging classroom activities and videos helpful in exploring History as an Area of Knowledge.
1. Analysing History through its knowledge framework
2. Connection of History as an AOK with the Core Theme
3. TED talks on the most intriguing questions of History
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