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Evolution Korea The financial crisis that struck Asia required a major review of the old system of government-business alliances and the management by the public of private risks. In Korea this required a change in the development paradigm. In a controversial decision the South Korean government has asked publishers of textbooks to ignore calls for removing examples of evolution from high school science textbooks. This includes the evidence for the evolution of horses as well as the Avian ancestor Archaeopteryx. 1. Evolution and Religion A creationist group from South Korea has successfully convinced textbook publishers to exclude evidence of evolution from science textbooks for high school students. The Society for Textbook Revise, an independent offshoot from the Korea Association for Creation Research which aims to rid biology textbooks of “atheist materialism,” was behind the move. The STR claims such materialism portrays an image of negativity for students, making them lose faith. Scientists around the globe expressed concerns when the STR campaign was featured in the news. In a letter addressed to the editor of Nature evolutionary biologist Jae Choe at Ewha Womans University in Seoul complained that South Korea had given in to religious prejudice. He was backed by colleagues from across the country, who formed a group called Evolution Korea to organize a petition against the textbook changes. Some scientists are concerned about the possibility that the STR campaign will spread to other parts of the globe, where the prevalence of creationism is rising. The letter to Nature warned of the anti-evolutionist campaign putting pressure on textbook revisions, especially in countries with large Christian and Muslim population. South Korea's cultural background is particularly strong for the evolution debate. Twenty-six percent of the country's citizens are members of an organized religion and the majority adhere to Christianity or Buddhism. Many Koreans also adhere to Ch'ondogyo, a philosophy based upon Confucian principles that emphasizes social harmony, individual self-cultivation, and self-respect. Ch'ondogyo teaches the human being is one with Hanulnim, the God of Sun and that the heavenly blessings are possible through the good works of one's. All of this has provided fertile ground for the spread of creationism. Several studies have shown that students who have religious backgrounds are more hesitant about learning evolution than those without religion. However, the underlying causes of this phenomenon are unclear. Students with a religious background may not be as familiar with scientific theories, which makes them more susceptible to the creationists' influence. Another reason could be that those with religious backgrounds might view evolution as a belief system that is agnostic, making them feel uncomfortable. 2. Evolution and Science In recent times, scientists have been concerned about anti-evolution efforts in schools. A 2009 survey revealed nearly 40% of Americans believed that biological evolution was wrong and that it would conflict their religious beliefs. Despite 무료 에볼루션 of creationism in some states, many scientists believe that the best way to counter this movement is not to actively engage in with it, but rather educate people about the evidence that supports evolution. Scientists have a responsibility to educate their students about science, including the theory of evolution. They also need to inform the public about the scientific process and how knowledge is collected and confirmed. They must also explain how scientific theories are frequently challenged and modified. However, misconceptions about the nature and purpose of research can lead to anti-evolution beliefs. Many people mistake the term “theory” as a guess or guess. In the field of science, however, a hypothesis is rigorously tested, and empirical data is used to verify it. A theory that survives repeated testing and observation becomes an established scientific principle. 에볼루션 바카라 체험 about evolutionary theory is an excellent opportunity to discuss the significance of the scientific method and its limitations. It is crucial for people to understand that science cannot answer questions about the meaning or meaning of life but only provides a mechanism that allows living things to grow and change. Furthermore, a comprehensive education should cover the vast majority of scientific fields that include evolutionary biology. This is crucial because the jobs people are employed in and the decisions they make require a knowledge of how science works. The vast majority of scientists around world accept that humans have changed over time. In a study that predicted the opinions of adults about the consensus around this issue those with higher levels of education and scientific knowledge were found to be more likely believe that there is wide consensus among scientists on the evolution of humans. People with more religious beliefs and less science-based knowledge are more likely to disapprove. It is important that educators insist on the importance of understanding this consensus to enable people to make informed decisions regarding the use of energy, health care and other policy issues. 3. Evolution and Culture A close relative to mainstream evolutionary theory, the concept of cultural evolution explores the many ways that organisms, including humans, learn from and with one another. Researchers in this field utilize explanatory models and investigative tools that are adapted from those employed by evolutionary theorists, and they reach back into human prehistory to determine the genesis of our capacity for culture. This approach also recognizes the distinction between biological and cultural traits. Cultural traits can be acquired gradually while biological traits are typically acquired at the same time (in sexual species, at fertilization). The acquisition of one cultural characteristic may affect the growth and development of another. In Korea the introduction of Western styles in the latter part of the nineteenth and early twentieth century was the result of an intricate sequence of events. One of the most important was the arrival in Korea of Japanese occupation forces that introduced Western hairstyles and clothes. After that, when Japan left Korea in the 1930s, a few of those trends began to change. At the close of World War II, Korea was once again united and again under Choson dynasty rule. Today, Korea is a vibrant political and economic power. Despite the financial crisis of recent Korea's economy has been growing steadily over the past decade. It is expected to continue this growth in the coming years. The current government is facing a variety of challenges. One of the most significant is its inability to find a coherent policy to tackle the economic crisis. The crisis has exposed weaknesses of the country's policies particularly its dependence on exports and foreign investment that may not last. The crisis has shaken the confidence of investors, the government must rethink its economic strategy and look for alternative ways to boost domestic demand. It must also overhaul the incentive monitoring, monitoring, and discipline systems that are in place to guarantee a stable financial environment. This chapter provides a variety of scenarios of how the Korean economy could develop after the crisis. 4. Evolution and Education The challenge for teachers of evolution is how to teach evolutionary concepts that are appropriate for various stages of development and ages. Teachers must, for example be aware of the diversity of religions within their classrooms and create a welcoming environment where students of both religious and secular perspectives are comfortable. Teachers must also be aware of common misconceptions about evolution, and how to deal with these in their classrooms. Teachers must also have access to a range of resources available to teach evolution and be able locate them quickly. In this context the Thinking Evolutionarily Convocation was a crucial step towards bringing evolutionary scientists and educators from a range of disciplines to discuss best practices for teaching about evolution. Participants included representatives from scientific societies as well as educational research, government funding agency officials and curriculum designers. The convergence of these diverse stakeholders resulted in a consensus set of recommendations that will serve as the foundation for future actions. It is essential to incorporate evolution in all science curricula at every level. To achieve this it is recommended that the National Science Education Standards (NRC) require that evolution be taught in an integrated way across the life sciences, with a progression of ideas that are developmentally appropriate. Additionally, a new publication from the NRC offers guidelines to schools on how they can integrate evolution into the life science curriculum. A number of studies have demonstrated that a more thorough and comprehensive understanding of evolution is associated with higher levels of student understanding and belief in the existence of evolution. It is difficult to determine causal effects in the classroom because the curriculum for schools do not change randomly and are affected by the timing of state boards of education and the gubernatorial election. To overcome this issue I employ a longitudinal data set that gives me to control for the fixed effects of state and years as well as individual-level differences in the beliefs of teachers regarding evolutionary theory. Another important finding is that teachers who are more comfortable with teaching about evolution report having fewer intrapersonal barriers to doing so. This is in line with the notion that more experienced faculty are less likely to avoid questions about evolution in the classroom, and could be more inclined to employ strategies such as the reconciliatory method that is known to boost the students' understanding of evolution.