Elizabeth Barrette (ysabetwordsmith) wrote,
Elizabeth Barrette
ysabetwordsmith
  • Mood: busy

Three Types of Knowledge

Here is a fascinating discussion of how knowledge breaks down into types.
Tags: education
Subscribe

Recent Posts from This Journal

  • Rose-breasted Grosbeak

    I saw a rose-breasted grosbeak on the hopper feeder. I don't think I've seen one in summer before. They usually appear in spring. We had some for…

  • Recipe: "Shrimp and Baby Corn Stir-Fry"

    We made this tonight, inspired by a shrimp boil. It was kind of a hassle, but turned out pretty well. "Shrimp and Baby Corn Stir-Fry"…

  • Birdfeeding

    Today is mostly sunny, muggy, and warm. I fed the birds. I've seen house finches. I took a few pictures in the yard. EDIT 7/4/21 -- I picked half…

  • Post a new comment

    Error

    switch
    default userpic

    Your IP address will be recorded 

    When you submit the form an invisible reCAPTCHA check will be performed.
    You must follow the Privacy Policy and Google Terms of use.
    Help
  • 3 comments
kimuro

kimuro

February 15 2010, 02:23:12 UTC 11 years ago

There's a fourth type of knowledge he missed, one I'm always running my nose against - things you know that you don't know you know. It's was really harsh when English teachers with this just couldn't suss out why my son with Asperger Syndrome couldn't understand what they were trying to get him to do.
wolfbrotherjoe

wolfbrotherjoe

February 15 2010, 14:05:06 UTC 11 years ago

What a brilliant insight!

It also has to do directly with what the author was talking about - feeling like you're not worth it. A LOT of people tend to undervalue their own knowledge and take it for granted and overvalue other people's knowledge.