It is within our nature to be curious and tinker, to try and make sense of that which is around us, and that which originates from within. We sense by sight and sound, smell and taest, in addition to touch, so that we may feel. Then we take what we feel and think about whether it is good or bad, right or wrong, new or old, logic or not. It is through these various processes, multiplied over time and divided among individuals, communities, society, and cultures, that we have created the humanities, the arts, the sciences, and technology. These are the cornerstones which make the foundation of HAST Education.
To introduce HAST Education we should begin by looking at each component individually and how they can become interconnected. At first glance, we may wonder how can humanities and science be bridged? How do the arts and technology relate to their counterparts? HAST Education gives us the opportunity to bridge both the humanities and the sciences through the arts, while technology provides the tools with which to build and maintain such bridge.
It is through these relationships that the four cornerstones of: Humanities, Arts, Science, and Technology can be established as a foundation upon which HAST Education can be built. HAST Education can be integrated in our schools through the development of skills and the application of the skills we develop, to further our education, to expand our knowledge, and to help build a better future.
Author: Manuel R. CortezRodas - Educator
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