Hans K.

I am from Rotterdam, The Netherlands, and attended both Secondary School(Gymnasium) and University(Leiden). I was awarded an international scholarship to come and study in the U.S. First at Shippensburg University in PA and completion of the M.Ed in History and Education. Followed by a doctoral programme at Carnegie-Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA, and completed this with an ABD in History and Education. I finished my doctoral work at Leiden University with a “Doctorandus” degree. After that, I started my teaching career and taught at several places in the U.S and abroad at international schools. In my 25 years of teaching, I taught IB History and ToK for about 15 years in both the U.S. and Europe. I was introduced to ToK by Michael Woolman, a known author of several ToK textbooks. At all schools, I was involved with the writings of the several papers required by the IB: the History Guided Course Work and the EE. As well as, with ToK, assisting students with their Prescribed essays. My approach here is very one-on-one, with several rough drafts before the final paper is presented and sent off for examination by IB scholars worldwide. I can honestly say that none of my students ever failed their History and/or ToK assignments. Due to my experiences in the IB Curriculum, I feel that I can be of (much)help and assistance to any student who is somewhat struggling with their History and/or ToK assignment(s).