Is it for me?
Published in collaboration with the IB, our Theory of Knowledge textbook for first teaching in 2020, provides learners with comprehensive coverage of the knowledge framework and engages them through an inclusive and international approach.
- The extremely experienced authoring team includes examiners, curriculum reviewers and workshop leaders Sue Bastian, Julian Kitching and Ric Sim.
- Updated in 2024 with new technological and cultural examples to better reflect and represent global learners, with clear language to improve accessibility for EAL students.
- Teaches learners how to prepare and evaluate their work, including support for the essay and the new exhibition assessment, designed to develop lifelong academic skills beyond what’s needed to pass exams.
- Provides full coverage of the 2020 Subject Guide including the Core, Optional themes, and Areas of Knowledge.
- Structured to match the knowledge framework.
- The revised version of the textbook, updated with minor changes and published in collaboration with the IB, will be available in April 2024. The ISBN will stay the same, and any new orders will automatically receive the revised version.
- Includes examples of knowledge questions to help students recognise and decipher them.
"This is a superb supporting textbook for the TOK course. It is comprehensive and deep, within reach of students without compromising on high level thinking."
- RESHEF Ouriel, TOK Teacher, American School of Paris, France, 15 April 2015
Good to know
All of our printed textbooks come with access to a free eBook version for learning anytime and anywhere.
Interactive features include:
- full text search
- highlighting
- bookmarking and note-taking for efficient study and revision
- extra digital resources, such as videos, quizzes and more
All titles are also available as standalone eBooks.
Theory of Knowledge Teacher Toolkit
Everything you need to teach the latest IB Theory of Knowledge curriculum in one free online toolkit. Giving you access to our experienced author team of Sue Bastian, Ric Sims and Julian Kitching for a whole host of practical tips, inspiring planning ideas and guidance to help you support your students with essay and exhibition preparation, and more!
Theory of Knowledge 2020 guide
Sue Bastian, the architect of the original TOK curriclum shares her summary of the September 2020 changes and what they mean for you!
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