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Evolution Korea<br><br>The economic crisis that swept across Asia led to a major rethinking of the traditional system of government, business alliances, as well as public management of risk. In Korea this meant a change in the model of development.<br><br>In a controversial decision the South Korean government has asked publishers of textbooks to ignore calls to remove examples of evolution from high school science texts. This includes the evidence supporting the evolution of horses as well as the bird an ancestor [https://yanyiku.cn/home.php?mod=space&uid=4986076 ๋ฌด๋ฃ ์๋ณผ๋ฃจ์ ] Archaeopteryx.<br><br>1. Evolution and Religion<br><br>A group of creationists in South Korea has successfully convinced textbook publishers to omit evidence of evolution from science textbooks for high school students. The decision was the result of a campaign run by the Society for Textbook Revise (STR), an independent affiliate of the Korea Association for [https://mcculloch-mahmood-2.technetbloggers.de/10-facts-about-evolution-baccarat-site-that-will-instantly-put-you-in-an-upbeat-mood/ ์๋ณผ๋ฃจ์ ๊ฒ์ด๋ฐ] Creation Research, which wants to rid biology books of "atheist materialism." The STR asserts that such materialism creates an image of negativity for students, leading them to be skeptical.<br><br>When the STR's ad campaign made the news, scientists across the globe expressed worry. Jae Choe, an evolutionary biologist at Ewha Womans University, Seoul, complained in a letter to Nature's editor that South Korea had succumbed to religious prejudice. He was supported by colleagues from around the country who gathered into a group called Evolution Korea to organize an anti-textbook petition.<br><br>Researchers are also concerned about the possibility that the STR campaign will spread to other regions of the world, where the spread of creationism is increasing. The letter to Nature warned of the anti-evolution campaign increasing pressure on textbook revisions, especially in countries with large Christian and Muslim population.<br><br>South Korea has a particularly significant cultural context for the debate about evolution. 26 percent of South Koreans belong to of a religion, with the majority practicing Christianity or Buddhism. In addition, a lot of Koreans adhere to Ch'ondogyo, a philosophy founded on Confucian principles which emphasizes harmony in society and individual self-cultivation. Ch'ondogyo is a belief system that teaches that humans are one with Hanulnim the God of the Sun, and that heavenly blessings can be obtained by doing good deeds.<br><br>All of this has provided an ideal environment for the spread of creationism. Multiple studies have shown students with religious backgrounds to be more hesitant to learn about evolution than those who don't. The causes behind this are not evident. Students who are religious may not be as familiar with the theories of science, making them more vulnerable to creationists influence. Another reason could be that those with religious backgrounds might view evolution as a concept that is agnostic, making them feel uncomfortable.<br><br>2. Evolution and Science<br><br>In recent years, anti-evolution campaigns in schools have raised concerns among the scientific community. A 2009 survey revealed nearly 40% of Americans believed that biological evolution was a myth and that it could conflict with their religious beliefs. Many scientists believe that, despite the fact that creationism has been successful the best method to counter this belief is to educate the public on the evidence supporting evolution.<br><br>Scientists are accountable for teaching their students science that includes the theory of evolution. They must also inform people about the scientific process and how knowledge from science is collected and [http://unit.igaoche.com/home.php?mod=space&uid=1114629 ๋ฌด๋ฃ ์๋ณผ๋ฃจ์ ]๊ฒ์ด๋ฐ ([https://telegra.ph/10-Unexpected-Evolution-Korea-Tips-12-22 published on telegra.ph]) validated. They must also explain that scientific theories are often challenged and reformulated. However, misconceptions about nature and purpose of research can lead to a negative view of evolution.<br><br>For instance, some people confuse the term "theory" with the normal meaning of the word - a hunch or a guess. In the realm of science the theory is rigorously tested and verified with empirical data. A theory that is repeatedly tested and observed becomes a scientific principle.<br><br>The debate about the evolutionary theory provides a great opportunity to discuss the importance of the scientific method and its limitations. It is essential that people understand that science cannot provide answers to questions about life's purpose or meaning, but rather allows living things to grow and adapt.<br><br>A comprehensive education should include exposure to all major scientific fields including evolutionary biology. This is crucial because the jobs that people have and the decisions they make require understanding of how science works.<br><br>The vast majority of scientists around world accept that humans have changed over time. In a recent study that predicted the views of adults on the consensus on this topic people with higher levels of education and knowledge of science were found to be more likely to believe that there is wide agreement among scientists regarding the evolution of humans. The people who have more religious beliefs but less scientific knowledge tend to disagree more. It is essential that teachers emphasize the importance of gaining an understanding of this consensus so that people can make informed choices about energy use, health care and other policy issues.<br><br>3. Evolution and Culture<br><br>A close relative to mainstream evolutionary theory, the concept of cultural evolution studies the numerous ways that humans and other species learn from and with one another. Researchers in this field use explanation models and tools that are adapted from those employed by evolutionary theorists, and they go back to human prehistory to discover the origins of our capacity to learn about culture.<br><br>This method also acknowledges the difference between traits that are cultural and biological. While biological traits are typically acquired in one go (in sexual species, at fertilization), cultural traits can be acquired over a protracted period of time. The acquisition of one characteristic can influence the development and growth of another.<br><br>In Korea for instance, the adoption of Western fashion elements in the latter part of the 19th and early 20th century was a result of a variety of events. One of the most important was the arrival in Korea of Japanese occupation forces that introduced Western hairstyles and clothes.<br><br>When Japan left Korea in the 1930s, some of these trends began to reverse. By the end of World War II, Korea was once again united, this time under the rule of the Choson dynasty.<br><br>Today, Korea is a vibrant political and economic power. Despite the recent financial crisis Korea's economy has been growing at a steady pace over the last decade. It is anticipated to continue to grow in the near future.<br><br>However, the current administration is facing a variety of challenges. The inability of the government to come up with a coherent strategy to deal with the current economic crisis is one the biggest challenges. The crisis has exposed the weaknesses in the country's policies particularly its dependence on foreign investment and exports which could not last.<br><br>The crisis has shaken the confidence of investors, the government has to rethink its economic strategy and look for alternatives to boost domestic demand. To ensure a stable economic climate the government will need reform its incentive and monitoring systems, as well as discipline and monitoring. This chapter provides a variety of scenarios of how the Korean economy might develop in the post-crisis period.<br><br>4. Evolution and Education<br><br>The challenge for educators of evolution lies in how to teach evolutionary concepts that are appropriate for various stages of development and ages. Teachers must, [https://dokuwiki.stream/wiki/12_Evolution_Casino_Facts_To_Inspire_You_To_Look_More_Discerning_Around_The_Cooler_Water_Cooler ์๋ณผ๋ฃจ์ ๋ฃฐ๋ ] for example be aware of the religious diversity in their classrooms and create an environment where students from both religious and secular perspectives are at ease. Teachers must also be aware of common misconceptions about evolution and how to confront these in their classrooms. Additionally, teachers should have access to a variety of resources available for teaching evolution and be able to find them quickly.<br><br>In this regard the Thinking Evolutionarily Convocation was an important step in bringing together evolutionary scientists and educators from a variety of sectors to discuss the best methods for teaching evolution. Participants included representatives from scientific societies and educational researchers, as well as officials of government funding agencies, and curriculum developers. The convergence of various participants helped to identify a set of shared recommendations that will form the foundation for future actions.<br><br>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) call for evolution to be taught in a unified way across the life sciences using a sequence of concepts that are developmental appropriate. A new publication from NRC provides guidelines for schools on how to integrate evolution into the life science curriculum.<br><br>Several studies have found that a more thorough and comprehensive understanding of evolution is linked to more knowledge and belief in the existence of evolution. It is difficult to determine the causal effects of evolution in the classroom, since school curricula don't change in a random manner and are influenced by the timing of the state board of education and the gubernatorial election. To overcome this problem I employ a longitudinal data set that gives me to control for the effects of years and states fixed as well as individual-level variations in the beliefs of teachers regarding evolutionary theory.<br><br>Teachers who are more comfortable in teaching evolution have fewer internal barriers. This is in line with the hypothesis that a more confident faculty is less likely to avoid discussing evolution topics in the classroom and might be more likely employ strategies like the reconciliatory approach that has been proven to increase the acceptance of undergraduate students of evolution (Harms and Reiss, 2019; Tolman et al., 2020).
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