Are You Learning or Merely Collecting Information?

17/02/2025 18 min Episodio 7
Are You Learning or Merely Collecting Information?

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Discover the profound difference between information and education in this thought-provoking episode of the Knowledge Gumbo Podcast. Host Alicia Thomas explores Dr. Carter G. Woodson's powerful quote "The mere impartation of information is not education" and its relevance in today's world.🎓 TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Introduction & Dr. Woodson's Quote0:50 - Dr. Woodson's Background & Educational Philosophy1:47 - Active vs. Passive Learning4:03 - Case Study: The Tulsa Race Massacre8:12 - Impact on Generational Wealth12:19 - Dr. Woodson's Legacy & Book Recommendations15:37 - Weekly Challenge & Call to ActionThis episode delves deep into the importance of active learning and critical thinking, using the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre as a powerful case study. Learn how surface-level information differs from true education and understanding, and discover why critical thinking is essential for personal and cultural growth.📚 RESOURCES MENTIONED:"The Miseducation of the Negro" by Dr. Carter G. Woodson - https://aliciatsays.link/educatenegroJournal of Negro History Volume 1 - https://aliciatsays.link/negrohistory-vol1Join our growing community! Help us reach 1,000 subscribers by June 1st. Remember, there's always room at the table - the gumbo is hot and made with love!

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