This is a useful prompt in that one may be able to respond to it in the simplest of terms . To count” is to “reckon on” or “reckon up”, to provide the sum of something, its total. “To count on” means that the knowledge produced can be relied upon with certainty to be that which is said about it. In your discussion, defining “counts” and “knowledge” will be crucial .

There are basically three main definitions of Knowledge:

1. Knowledge claim. It referes to "what".

We should pay attention to knowledge claims and our beliefs supported with evidence.

Knowledge claim is a statement that asserts something to be true.

2. Knowledge as skills and abilities - Procedural knowledge - "how".

3. Knowledge as a metaphorical map. A map is not the territory.