In this essay the paradoxes and difficulties associated with the ongoing debate between ‘Indigenous Knowledge’ and scientific knowledge will be thoroughly discussed. An attempt will be made to take a stand and decide whether ‘Indigenous Knowledge’ and ‘Scientific Knowledge’ should have distinct boundaries or whether they are able to co-exist successfully. In order to do this‚ reference will mainly be drawn from readings by L. Green (2012)‚ M. Leach and J. Fairhead (2002). I will draw on evidence
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EEvaluate the Strengths and Weaknesses of Language as a WOK Language may often be defined as “a body of words and the systems for their use common to people who are of the same community or nation‚ the same geographical area‚ or the same culture/tradition” (dictionary.reference.com). Although language is a basis for communication‚ it has many forms and variations‚ not only specific to the same lingual group or nation‚ thus causing it to present both strengths and weaknesses depending on the situation
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In school‚ as in life‚ everyone has certain responsibilities. The Principal is responsible for overseeing the efficient running of the school. The teachers are responsible for seeing that school rules are obeyed‚ that their lesson plans are well written and lessons prepared. Teachers are also responsible for seeing that each of their students learn the material that is presented. Students are responsible for many things as well. All students are responsible for making sure they are ready to learn
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TOK Essay Natural Sciences - How far do expectations influence observations? Alysia Francis In my opinion I believe that expectations influence or observations greatly. If we think something will happen we are more likely to look hard for it. If we want something to appear then it is more likely that we will think that we see it. An example of this is when people hallucinate. Someone is more likely to see a ghost if they believe or are expecting to see one. In natural sciences when looking
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TOK Human Sciences Essay: When compared to the natural science‚ it is difficult to consider the human science scientific. Defend or refute this statement. Introduction: There have always been debates on whether human science is considered scientific‚ especially when it is compared to natural sciences. In order to answer this question‚ I should first define the terms – science‚ natural science and human science. I define science as a systematic enterprise that organizes knowledge in testable
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Identify an issue of global significance which introduces a conflict of concepts and values. Examine the facts‚ language‚ statistics‚ and images used by at least two sides in the conflict in their representation of the issue. In the process‚ identify assumptions‚ justifications‚ values‚ and emotions which diverge. To what extent can you find the truth of the issue? 1. Poverty (also more specifically beggars and begging) 2. Social concepts of time (e.g. Mainstream concepts vs. First Nations’ concepts)
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Legalisation of Drugs The discussion on whether or not to legalise drugs is not controversial‚ as popular thought considers the matter to be ridiculous and that the debate should be focused on how to fight drugs instead. But‚ could it be that they are the same thing? Have our strict norms gotten in the way of solving this major societal problem? This essay will discuss the matter and it will also touch upon different views (for and against). Those for legalising drugs often use the argument
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TOK “When the only tool you have is a hammer‚ all problems begin to resemble nails” (Abraham Maslow). How might this apply to ways of knowing‚ as tools‚ in the pursuit of knowledge? Most are driven by interest and the curiosity to know the unknown; this in turn is the pursuit of knowledge. Any person can achieve curiosity but achieving an open mind in order to accept the knowledge one wants to know is also part of it. Depending on whether or not a person has an open mind to what they are exposed
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In recent times‚ there has been huge concern on the issue of ethical leadership in the corporate world. Researchers have increasingly shifted their attention towards identifying what could be driving costly unethical behaviour in organizations. Organizations leadership stresses short-term result while disregarding the long-term implications of their actions. The result has been scandals and accounting frauds. Companies such as Enron‚ WorldCom (Knights and O’Leary‚ 2005)‚ and Nortel executives (manipulating
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Responsibility These days it seems like cheating is everywhere from the baseball diamond to the classroom. With stories of professional dishonesty and performance-enhancing drugs permeating the adult world‚ it ’s no wonder that studies show academic cheating among children and teens on the rise. But while cheating on a test or plagiarizing an essay may seem a quick way to get a leg up‚ students are actually holding themselves back from the type of meaningful learning that will serve them best in
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