This week, we crowned the 2024 TOKTIKker, Tvisha Patel, who explored the question, How does the way knowledge is presented influence whether it is accepted or rejected? In just two minutes, Tvisha demonstrated how three objects provided insights into this question. She was joined by seven peers who embodied the IB Learner Profile trait of being risk-takers as they each shared their perspectives with our school community. Additionally, our 2022 Alumus, Cooper Chan, shared his reflections on Theory of Knowledge (TOK) and how it influences the world around him, as well as his studies at Bond University.
We also showcased the Virtual TOK Exhibition, offering a snapshot of the explorations that each Year 11 student undertook throughout Terms 2 and 3 as they investigated how TOK applies to real-world contexts. You can explore these insights at www.qahstok.wordpress.com.
In keeping with the 2024 TOKTOBER theme, "Stop, Collaborate, and Listen," Year 11 students engaged in a three-week inquiry project that integrated their Collaborative Sciences project with TOK principles. Working together, they examined the question, How might it benefit the natural sciences to sever ties with its past? and considered at least two scientific disciplines. Through their investigation, students researched real-world examples and reflected on the potential impacts of severing ties with historical knowledge on knowledge production. This culminated in a gallery walk where students presented their findings to our Year 10 cohort.
It has been another fabulous TOKTOBER, and we're thrilled that our QAHS community continues to embrace TOK as a CORE part of the IB experience. Each year, students contribute fresh perspectives and build on ideas from past cohorts, and we are consistently inspired by their thoughtfulness and creativity.
Julie-Anne (TOK Coordinator) and Tammie Gilbert (HOD Teaching and Learning)