Evolution Korea
The economic crisis that swept Asia forced a major reappraisal of the old model of government-business alliances and the public management of private risks. In Korea this meant a shift in the model of development.
In a controversial decision, South Korea's government has asked textbook publishers to ignore calls to eliminate examples of evolution from science textbooks for high school students. This includes evidence of the evolution of horses as well as the Avian ancestor Archaeopteryx.
1. Evolution and Religion
A creationist group in South Korea has successfully convinced textbook publishers to remove evidence of evolution from science textbooks for high school students. 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 decision. The STR asserts that such materialism creates an image of negativity for students, making them abandon their faith.
When the STR's ad campaign made the news, scientists from all over the world expressed worry. In a letter 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. His colleagues backed him from around the country who gathered into a group called Evolution Korea to organize an anti-textbook petition.
Some researchers are concerned that the STR will be spread to other regions of the globe, where the belief in creationism has been on the rise. The letter to Nature warned that the anti-evolution movement will push for textbook revisions in other countries, especially those with strong Christian and Muslim populations.
South Korea's cultural background is especially strong in the evolution debate. 26 percent of the country's citizens belong to one of the religious groups and the majority practice Christianity or Buddhism. Additionally, a large portion of Koreans adhere to Ch'ondogyo, a philosophy based on Confucian principles that emphasizes social harmony and personal self-cultivation. Ch'ondogyo teaches that the human being is one with Hanulnim, the God of Sun and that the heavenly blessings are achievable through the good works of one's.
All of this has made creationism a fertile field. A number of studies have demonstrated that students with a religious background are more hesitant about learning about evolution than students without religion. The underlying causes are not obvious. One explanation is that students with religious backgrounds tend to be as familiar with scientific concepts and theories, which makes them more vulnerable to the influence of creationists. Another possible factor is that students with a religious background are more likely to see evolution as an atheistic concept and therefore less comfortable with it.
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 believed that biological evolution was wrong and that it could conflict with their religious beliefs. Despite the fact that creationism has been a huge success in some states, many scientists believe that the best method to combat this inclination is not to engage it, but to inform people about the evidence supporting evolution.
Scientists are responsible to instruct their students in science including the theory of evolution. They should also inform the public about the science process and how knowledge from science is collected and verified. They should also explain how scientific theories are frequently challenged and modified. However, misconceptions about nature and purpose of research can fuel anti-evolution views.
Some people confuse the word "theory" as a hunch or a guess. In the field of science, however, an hypothesis is rigorously tested and empirical evidence is used to prove it. A theory that has survived repeated testing and observation is an established scientific principle.
The debate about evolution theory is a great opportunity to discuss both the importance of scientific methodology and its limitations. It is crucial for people to understand that science cannot answer questions regarding the purpose or meaning of life it only serves as a mechanism that allows living things to grow and change.
A well-rounded education must include exposure to the major fields of science including evolutionary biology. This is especially important since the jobs that people have and the choices they make require knowledge of how science works.
The vast majority of scientists around the world believe that humans have evolved over time. In a recent study, which predicted the views of adults on the consensus on this subject people with higher levels of education and knowledge of science were found to be more likely to believe that there is a broad agreement among scientists about the evolution of humans. Those who have more religious faith and less science-based knowledge tend to be more skeptical. It is essential that educators insist on the importance of understanding the consensus on this issue, so that people have a solid basis for making informed decisions regarding their health care, energy usage, and other policy issues.
3. Evolution and Culture
Cultural evolution is a close relative of the mainstream evolutionary theory. 에볼루션 바카라 무료체험 examines the ways that humans and other species learn from each other. Researchers in this field use explanatory models and investigative tools adapted from those used by evolutionary theorists, and they go back to human prehistory to find out the genesis of our capacity for culture.
This method also acknowledges that there are some differences between biological and cultural characteristics. Cultural traits can be acquired slowly, whereas biological traits are usually acquired at the same time (in the case of sexual species after fertilization). The acquisition of one cultural characteristic can influence the growth and development of a different.
In Korea, the adoption of Western elements of style in the late nineteenth and early twentieth century was the result of an elaborate sequence of events. One of the most important was the appearance in Korea of Japanese occupation forces that introduced Western clothing and hairstyles.
When Japan quit Korea in the 1930s, a few of these trends began to reverse. At the end of World War II, Korea was once again united but this time under Choson dynasty rule.
Today, Korea is a vibrant economic and political power. Despite the current global financial crisis, the economy of Korea has grown consistently over the last decade and is set to continue its healthy growth in the near future.
The current government is confronted with a variety of challenges. The inability of the government to come up with a coherent plan to deal with the current economic crisis is one the most significant challenges. The crisis has revealed the weaknesses of the country's economic policies, mainly its overreliance on foreign investment and exports that may not be sustainable in the long run.
The financial crisis has shaken the confidence of investors. This means that the government must rethink its strategy and find other ways to increase domestic demand. To ensure a stable financial climate the government will need reform its incentive and monitoring systems, as well as discipline and monitoring. This chapter offers a variety of scenarios on how the Korean economy might develop post-crisis.
4. Evolution and Education
The challenge for educators of evolution lies in how to teach evolutionary concepts that are appropriate for different stages of development and ages. For example, teachers must be sensitive to the religious diversity in their classrooms and create an environment where students with both religious and secular beliefs feel comfortable in learning about evolution. Teachers must also recognize common misconceptions about evolution and how to confront them in their classrooms. Teachers must also have access to a range of resources that are available to teach evolution and be able locate them quickly.
In this regard, the Thinking Evolutionarily Convocation played an important role in bringing evolutionary researchers and educators from different sectors to discuss best methods for teaching about Evolution. Participants included representatives from scientific societies and educational research organizations, as well as officials of government funding agencies as well as curriculum designers. 에볼루션 바카라 무료 of these diverse stakeholders resulted in a consensus set of recommendations that will be the basis for future action.
One important recommendation is that the subject of evolution should be incorporated 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 a seamless manner across all sciences using a sequence of ideas that are developmentally appropriate. A new publication from the NRC offers guidance for schools on how to integrate evolution into the science curriculum.
Numerous studies have shown that a more thorough and comprehensive understanding of evolution is linked to higher levels of student understanding and belief in the existence of evolution. It is difficult to determine the causal effects of evolution in the classroom since the curriculum for schools do not change on a regular basis and are dependent on the timing of state boards of education and the gubernatorial election. To overcome this limitation, I use a longitudinal data set that allows me to control for state and year fixed effects and individual-level variation in teacher beliefs regarding the evolution of their curriculum.
Teachers who are more comfortable teaching evolution have less internal barriers. This is in line with the idea that more confident faculty are less likely to avoid evolution-related topics in the classroom, and could be more inclined to use strategies like a reconciliatory method known to increase undergraduate students' acceptance of evolution.