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Evolution Korea<br><br>The economic crisis that swept Asia required a major review of the old system of government-business alliances and the public management of private risks. In Korea this required a change in the development paradigm.<br><br>In a controversial decision, South Korea's government has asked textbook publishers to ignore calls to eliminate examples of evolution in science books for high school students. This includes evidence for evolution of horses as well as the avian ancestral Archaeopteryx.<br><br>1. Evolution and Religion<br><br>A South Korean creationist group has convinced 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 which aims to rid biology textbooks of "atheist materialism," was behind the decision. 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He was backed by colleagues around the country, who formed an organization called Evolution Korea to organize a petition to protest the changes to the textbooks.<br><br>Some scientists are worried that the STR could expand to other parts of the globe, including areas where the belief in creationism has been growing. The letter to Nature warned that the anti-evolution movement will intensify pressure for revisions to textbooks in other countries, particularly those with large Christian and Muslim populations.<br><br>South Korea has a particularly strong cultural background for the debate about evolution. 26 percent of the country's citizens belong to a religious denomination, and most practice Christianity or Buddhism. Many Koreans also adhere to Ch'ondogyo, the philosophy based on Confucian principles that 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 are possible by doing good deeds.<br><br>All of this has made creationism fertile ground. Numerous studies have revealed that students who have a religious background to be more reluctant to learn about evolution than those who don't. The causes behind this are not obvious. One reason is that students who have religious beliefs tend to be as well-versed in scientific theories and concepts which makes them more susceptible to the influence of creationists. Another possibility is that students with a religious background are more likely to see evolution as an atheistic concept, which may make them less comfortable with it.<br><br>2. Evolution and Science<br><br>In recent years scientists have been concerned about anti-evolution efforts in schools. A survey conducted in 2009 revealed that nearly 40 percent of Americans believed that biological evolution was wrong and that it could conflict with their religious beliefs. Many scientists believe that despite the popularity of creationism the best way to counter this belief is to educate the public on the evidence supporting evolution.<br><br>Scientists are responsible for teaching their students science that includes the theory of evolution. They should also inform the public about the process of scientific research and how knowledge is confirmed. They should explain how theories of science are frequently challenged and modified. However, misconceptions about nature and purpose of research can lead to anti-evolution beliefs.<br><br>For instance, many people are able to confuse the term "theory" with the everyday meaning of the word - a hunch or a guess. In science, however theories are rigorously tested and verified with empirical data. A theory that is repeatedly tested and observed is then a scientific principle.<br><br>The debate on the theory of evolution is a wonderful occasion to discuss both the importance of scientific methodology and its limits. It is essential that people understand that science is not able to provide answers to questions about life's purpose or meaning, but instead offers a way for living things to develop and change.<br><br>Furthermore, a comprehensive education should cover all the major scientific fields, including evolutionary biology. This is crucial because the jobs people are employed in and the decisions they make require understanding of how science works.<br><br>The majority of scientists around the world agree that humans have evolved over time. In a study that predicted the opinions of adults about the consensus on this subject people with higher levels of education and knowledge of science were found to be more likely believe that there is a broad agreement among scientists about the evolution of humans. People with a higher level of religious belief but less knowledge of science tend to be more divided. It is important that educators insist on the importance of understanding this consensus so that people can make informed decisions regarding health care, energy usage and other policy issues.<br><br>3. Evolution and Culture<br><br>Cultural evolution is a close cousin of the popular evolutionary theory. It focuses on the ways that humans and other species learn from each other. Researchers in this area use explanation tools and models derived from evolutionary theorists. They also go back to human prehistory to find the origins of culture.<br><br>This approach also acknowledges the distinction between traits that are cultural and biological. While biological traits are generally acquired in one go (in sexual species, during fertilization) however, cultural traits can be acquired over a lengthy period of time. This means that the emergence of one cultural trait can influence the development 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 complicated sequence of events. One of the most important was the arrival in Korea of Japanese occupation forces that introduced Western hairstyles and clothing.<br><br>After that, when Japan left Korea in the 1930s, some of these trends began change. At the close of World War II, Korea had once again unified, this time under the rule of the Choson dynasty.<br><br>Today, Korea is a vibrant economic and political power. Despite the recent global financial crisis, the country's economy has grown steadily in the past decade and is expected to sustain its steady growth in the coming years.<br><br>However, the current administration has many challenges to face. The inability of the government to develop a coherent strategy to tackle the current economic crisis is one the biggest obstacles. 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Teachers should, for instance be aware of the religious diversity in their classrooms and create a welcoming environment where students with both religious and secular beliefs feel comfortable. Teachers should also be able to identify common misconceptions regarding evolution and know how to address them in the classroom. Teachers must also have easy access to the numerous resources to teach evolution.<br><br>In this regard, the Thinking Evolutionarily Convocation played a significant role in bringing together evolutionary researchers and educators from a variety of sectors to discuss best practices for teaching Evolution. Participants included representatives from scientific societies as well as educational research, government funding agency officials and curriculum designers. The convergence of diverse stakeholders helped identify some common guidelines which will serve as the basis for any future actions.<br><br>It is essential to incorporate evolution in all science curricula, at every level. National Science Education Standards (NRC), which call for the integration of evolution across all life sciences, with a progression that is developmentally appropriate, are a method to achieve this goal. A new publication from the NRC offers guidance to schools on how they can integrate evolution into their life science curriculum.<br><br>Numerous studies have demonstrated that a more comprehensive explanation of evolution can lead to better understanding by students and belief in the concept of evolution. It is difficult to estimate causal effects in the classroom because school curricula don't change on a regular basis and are influenced by the timing of state boards of education and the gubernatorial election. To overcome this limitation, I use a longitudinal data set which lets me control for year and state fixed effects and the individual-level variation in teacher beliefs about the evolution of their curriculum.<br><br>Another important result is that teachers who are more comfortable teaching evolution report having less intrapersonal barriers to doing so. This is in line with the notion that faculty who are more confident are less likely to be hesitant about evolution-related topics in the classroom, [https://fakenews.win/wiki/15_Funny_People_Working_Secretly_In_Free_Evolution ์๋ณผ๋ฃจ์ ์ฝ๋ฆฌ์] and may be more likely to employ strategies such as a reconciliatory approach which is used to increase the students' understanding of evolution.
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