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12 Statistics About Evolution Korea To Inspire You To Look More Discerning Around The Cooler. Cooler Evolution Korea The economic crisis that hit Asia caused a significant rethinking of the old model of government-business alliances and the public management of private risks. In Korea this meant an evolution of the development paradigm. In a controversial decision the South Korean government has asked textbooks publishers to ignore calls for the removal of examples of evolution in high school science texts. This includes the evidence supporting the evolution of horses and the avian ancestral Archaeopteryx. 1. Evolution and Religion A South Korean creationist group has pushed textbook publishers to eliminate evidence of evolution from high school science texts. The Society for Textbook Revise, an offshoot of the Korea Association for Creation Research that aims to cleanse biology textbooks of "atheist materialism," was behind the move. The STR claims that this kind of materialistic views create a negative image for students and leads to their eventual loss of faith. Scientists across the globe expressed concern when the STR campaign made headlines. Jae Choe, evolutionary biologist at Ewha Womans University, Seoul wrote in an email to Nature's editor that South Korea had succumbed to religious prejudice. He was backed by colleagues from all over the country who formed an organization called Evolution Korea to organize an anti-textbook petition. Some researchers are concerned that the STR will expand to other parts of the globe, including areas where creationism has been growing. The letter to Nature warned of the anti-evolution movement putting more pressure on textbook revisions, specifically in countries with large Christian and Muslim population. South Korea's culture is particularly strong in the debate on evolution. 26 percent of South Koreans are members of a religious community, with the majority practicing Christianity or Buddhism. Many Koreans also follow Ch'ondogyo, a philosophy based upon Confucian principles, which emphasizes harmony in the social, personal self-cultivation and self-respect. Ch'ondogyo teaches the human being is one with Hanulnim, the God of Sun and that the heavenly blessings can be achieved through good works. All of this has provided an ideal environment for the spread of creationism. Multiple studies have shown students who have religious backgrounds to be more hesitant to learn about evolution than those who don't. The reasons behind this aren't evident. One reason is that students with religious beliefs tend to be as knowledgeable about scientific concepts and theories and are therefore more susceptible to the influence of creationists. Another reason could be that students who have religious backgrounds may see evolution as a concept that is agnostic, making them feel uncomfortable. 2. Evolution and Science In recent years scientists have been concerned about anti-evolution efforts in schools. A survey conducted in 2009 revealed that nearly 40% of Americans believe that biological evolution is not true, and that a belief in it would be contrary to their convictions about religion. Despite the fact that creationism has been a huge success in certain states, many scientists believe that the best way to stop this trend is not to be actively involved in it, but rather to inform the public on the evidence supporting evolution. Scientists are accountable to teach their students science including the theory of evolution. They also need to inform the public about the process of science, and how scientific knowledge is gathered and validated. They must also explain how scientific theories are frequently challenged and modified. However, misconceptions about nature and purpose of research can lead to a negative view of evolution. For instance, many people are able to confuse the term "theory" with the normal meaning of the word - a hunch or guess. In 에볼루션 바카라사이트 , however the hypothesis is tested thoroughly and empirical evidence is used to verify it. A theory that is able to withstand repeated testing and observation is an established scientific principle. The debate over evolution theory is a great opportunity to discuss both the importance of the scientific method and its limitations. It is crucial to realize that science is not able to answer questions about the meaning or meaning of life, it only serves as a mechanism that allows living things to evolve and change. A well-rounded education should also include exposure to all major scientific fields including evolutionary biology. This is particularly important because the jobs that people hold and the choices they make require understanding of how science works. The majority of scientists across the world agree that humans have evolved over time. In a study that predicted the opinions of adults about the consensus on this subject those with higher levels of education and scientific knowledge were found to be more likely to believe that there is a broad agreement among scientists about human evolution. Those who have more religious faith and less science knowledge are more likely to disagree. It is essential that teachers stress the importance of gaining an understanding of this consensus, to enable people to make informed choices about energy use, health care, and other policy matters. 3. Evolution and Culture A close cousin to the popular evolutionary theory, the concept of cultural evolution explores the many ways that humans and other species learn from and with each other. 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 find out the genesis of our capacity to learn about culture. This method also acknowledges that there are differences between cultural and biological traits. Cultural traits can be acquired gradually while biological traits are mostly inherited at the same time (in sexual species, at fertilization). This means that the acquisition of one characteristic can affect the development of another. In Korea for instance the emergence of Western fashion elements in the late 19th century and early 20th century was a result of a variety of events. One of the most significant was the arrival of Japanese occupation forces, who introduced Western hairstyles and styles of clothing to Korean society. When Japan departed Korea in the 1930s, a few of these trends began change. At the end of World War II, Korea was united once more but this time under Choson dynasty rule. Today, Korea is a vibrant economic and political power. Despite the financial crisis of recent, Korea's economy has been growing consistently over the last decade. It is expected to keep this trend going in the coming years. The current government is confronted by a myriad of problems. The inability of the government to develop a coherent plan to deal with the current economic crisis is one of the most significant challenges. The crisis has exposed weaknesses in the country's policies particularly its dependence on foreign investment and exports which could not last. As the crisis has shattered the confidence of investors, the government has to rethink its economic strategy and look for alternatives to increase domestic demand. To ensure a stable economic climate the government will need reform its incentive, monitoring and discipline systems. This chapter provides a number of scenarios for how the Korean economy could grow in a post-crisis environment. 4. Evolution and Education One of the biggest challenges for educators of evolution is how to teach evolutionary concepts in a way that is suitable for students at various ages and developmental stages. Teachers need to, for instance be aware of the religious diversity in their classrooms and create an environment where students with both religious and secular beliefs are comfortable. Additionally, teachers must be aware of the most common misconceptions about evolution and how to deal with them in their classrooms. Teachers must also have quick access to the numerous resources that can be used to teach evolution. In this context, Thinking Evolutionarily Convocation played an important role in bringing evolutionary researchers and educators from different sectors to discuss best methods of teaching Evolution. Participants included representatives from scientific societies as well as educational researchers, government funding agency officials and curriculum designers. The convergence of different stakeholders led to the development of the common recommendations which will serve as the foundation for future actions. It is important to include evolution in all science curricula at every level. To accomplish this, the National Science Education Standards (NRC) require that evolution be taught in a unified manner across all sciences, with a progression of ideas that are developmentally appropriate. Additionally, a new publication from the NRC provides guidance for schools on how to integrate evolution into the life science curriculum. Several studies have found that a more comprehensive teaching of evolution is linked to more knowledge and belief in the concept of evolution. It is difficult to estimate the causal effects of evolution in the classroom since school curricula don't change on a regular basis and are affected by the timing of state board of education and the gubernatorial election. To overcome this issue I employ a longitudinal data set that allows me to account for fixed state and year effects and individual-level variation in teacher beliefs about changes in the curriculum. Another significant finding is that teachers who are more comfortable with teaching evolution report having less intrapersonal barriers to doing so. This is in line with the hypothesis that faculty who are more confident are less likely to be hesitant about questions about evolution in the classroom, and may be more inclined to employ strategies like a reconciliatory method which is used to increase undergraduate students' acceptance of evolution.
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