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Tok Essay Titles May 2021
“Areas of knowledge are most useful in combination with each other.” Discuss this claim with reference to two areas of knowledge.
Knowledge framework cannot be a stand-alone concept. It attains its completion with a trans-disciplinary integration between various AOKs.
When we speak about manifestation, the immediate question which arises is that ‘for any subject knowledge, can the manifestation be visible in isolation or in combination with other associated subjects?’ Herein, lies the connotation of ‘combination’ underpinning the claim.
Let’s consider two distinct AOK-s- mathematics and religious knowledge systems. The general perception says that the study of mathematics as an AOK requires reasoning as its key WOK. However, you may have to sit on the fence with the immediate question on belief as a WOK for mathematics!
- How do you analyse both the WOKs to be instrumental in constructing the knowledge of math? Are these WOKs in conflict?
- Well, how is it to interpret that the learning outcomes of students are connected to their belief and attitude towards mathematics?
- Axioms are also self-evidently true presumption without any validation required. So, what is this presumption an indicator of?
Let’s consider the religious knowledge systems. It’s commonly believed that religion is driven by culture systems, humanity and spirituality. Here, we assign the quotient of belief.
- What about reasoning to prove the existence of God? With the adoption of reductio ad absurdum approach in this case, it’s better not to question or reason out but accept. ‘God is omniscient, omnipotent and omnipresent’- is this self-evident premise believed by theists allowing room for blind faith and no logical reasoning?
Some critics would prefer math as the universal, unbiased language to validate such self-evident premise, while some critics may not welcome any interference in the belief.
- Do you want to assign a mathematical equation to justify Mona Lisa’s smile or you just want to cherish the aesthetics behind?
Some critics believe the existence of life due to the supernatural power who is a problem solver.
- So, are we trying to connect the mathematics with religion?
Moreover, the secret of Mona Lisa’s smile hiding behind the math and science of the dynamic position of her facial muscles would make you rethink on her feelings.
Also, consider technology in human sciences. The impact of technology in local and global contexts can flip the classrooms.
Scaffold learning can ace you in any subject test.
Concurrency of learning can propel the transfer goals.
However, the way we have invited the contestability is just the tip of the iceberg. To get into the depth of the critique, you need to use the magnifying glass.
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