Theory of Knowledge - Course Companion for Students Marija Uzunova Dang Arvin Singh Uzunov Dang

IB Diploma Programme Course Books are
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to support students throughout their two-
designed
Diploma Programme. They will help students
year
an understanding of what is expected from their
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studies while presenting content in a way
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illustrates the purpose and aims of the IB. They
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the philosophy and approach of the IB and
reflect
a deep understanding of each subject by
encourage
connections to wider issues and providing
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for critical thinking.
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books mirror the IB philosophy of viewing the
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in terms of a whole-course approach and
curriculum
support for the IB leaner profile and the IB
include
Programme core requirements.
Diploma
International Baccalaureate aims to develop
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knowledgable and caring young people
inquiring,
help to create a better and more peaceful world
who
intercultural understanding and respect.
through
this end the IB works with schools, governments
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international organisations to develop
and
programmes of international education
challenging
rigorous assessment.
and
programmes encourage students across the
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to become active, compassionate, and lifelong
world
who understand that other people, with their
learners
can also be right.
differences,
aim of all IB programmes is to develop
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minded people who, recognising
internationally
common humanity and shared guardianship of
their
planet, help to create a better and more peaceful
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They develop their natural curiosity. They
Inquirers
the skills necessary to conduct inquiry and
acquire
and show independence in learning. They
research
enjoy learning and this love of learning will
actively
They explore concepts, ideas, and
Knowledgeable
that have local and global significance. In so
issues
they acquire in-depth knowledge and develop
doing,
across a broad and balanced range of
understanding
They exercise initiative in applying
Thinkers
skills critically and creatively to recognise
thinking
approach complex problems, and make reasoned,
and
decisions.
ethical
They understand and express ideas
Communicators
information confidently and creatively in more
and
one language and in a variety of modes of
than
They work effectively and willingly
communication.
They act with integrity and honesty, with
Principled
strong sense of fairness, justice, and respect for the
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of the individual, groups, and communities.
dignity
take responsibility for their own actions and the
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They understand and appreciate their
Open-minded
cultures and personal histories, and are open
own
the perspectives, values, and traditions of other
to
and communities. They are accustomed
individuals
seeking and evaluating a range of points of view,
to
are willing to grow from the experience.
and
They show empathy, compassion, and respect
Caring
the needs and feelings of others. They have
towards
personal commitment to service, and act to make
a
positive difference to the lives of others and to the
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They approach unfamiliar situations
Risk-takers
uncertainty with courage and forethought, and
and
the independence of spirit to explore new roles,
have
and strategies. They are brave and articulate in
ideas,
They understand the importance of
Balanced
physical, and emotional balance to
intellectual,
personal well-being for themselves and
achieve
others.
They give thoughtful consideration to their
Reflective
learning and experience. They are able to assess
own
understand their strengths and limitations in order
and
support their learning and professional development.
to
Course Book definition
disciplines.
in collaboration with others.
IB mission statement
consequences that accompany them.
environment.
The IB learner profile
defending their beliefs.
world. IB learners strive to be:
be sustained throughout their lives.
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