Evolution Korea
The economic crisis that swept across Asia led to a major rethinking of the traditional system of government, business alliances, as well the public management of risk. In Korea this required a change in the development paradigm.
In a controversial move South Korea's government has requested textbook publishers to ignore calls to remove examples of evolution in science books for high school students. This includes the evidence for evolution of horses and the avian an ancestor Archaeopteryx.
1. Evolution and Religion
A creationist group from South Korea has successfully convinced textbook publishers to omit evidence of evolution from high school science texts. The Society for Textbook Revise, an independent offshoot from the Korea Association for Creation Research that wants to rid biology textbooks of "atheist materialism," was behind the decision. The STR claims that this kind of materialistic thinking creates a negative picture for students, and could lead to their eventual loss of faith.
Scientists across the globe expressed concern when the STR campaign gained attention. In a letter addressed to the editor of Nature the 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 around the country, who formed a group called Evolution Korea to organize a petition against the textbook changes.
Researchers are also concerned about the possibility that the STR campaign could spread to other regions of the world, where the prevalence of creationism is rising. The letter to Nature warned of the anti-evolution movement putting more pressure on textbook revisions, especially in countries with large Christian and Muslim populations.
The South Korean culture is particularly strong for the debate on evolution. 26 percent of South Koreans are members of a religious group, with the majority practicing Christianity or Buddhism. In addition, a lot of Koreans adhere to the philosophy of Ch'ondogyo. It is that is based on Confucian principles which emphasizes harmony in society and individual self-cultivation. Ch'ondogyo is a way of teaching that the human being is one with Hanulnim the God of Sun and that heavenly blessings are achievable by doing good deeds.
All of this has created an ideal environment for the spread of creationism. Multiple studies have shown students who have religious backgrounds to be more reluctant to learn about evolution than those who don't. The causes behind this are not clear. One reason is that students who have religious beliefs 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 religious beliefs are more likely to view evolution as an atheistic idea, which may make them less at ease with the idea.
2. 에볼루션 블랙잭 and Science
In recent years, campaigns against evolution in schools have raised concern within the scientific community. A 2009 survey revealed nearly 40 percent of Americans believed that biological evolution was a myth and that it would be in conflict with their religious beliefs. Despite 에볼루션 블랙잭 of creationism in some states, many scientists believe that the best strategy to stop this trend is not to engage it, but to educate people about the evidence supporting evolution.
Scientists are accountable to instruct their students in science that includes the theory of evolution. They must also inform people about the scientific process and how knowledge from science is gathered and verified. They should also explain that scientific theories are often challenged and reformulated. However, misinformation about the nature and purpose of scientific research can lead to a negative view of evolution.
Many people mistake the term "theory" as a guess or guess. However, in science the theory is thoroughly tested and verified using empirical data. A theory that survives repeated testing and observations becomes a scientific concept.
The debate over evolutionary theory is a good occasion to discuss the importance of the scientific method and its limitations. It is important to realize that science is unable to answer questions about the purpose or meaning of life, but it is merely a means by which living things can evolve and change.
Furthermore, a comprehensive education should include exposure to all major fields of science that include evolutionary biology. This is especially important since the jobs that people hold and the decisions they make require a knowledge of how science works.
The vast majority of scientists across the world accept that humans have changed over time. In a study that predicted the opinions of adults about the consensus on this topic, those with higher levels education and scientific knowledge were found to be more likely to believe there is a wide agreement among scientists about the evolution of humans. Those who have more religious faith and less science knowledge are more likely to disapprove. It is crucial that teachers insist on knowing the consensus on this issue to ensure that people are able to making informed decisions regarding their health care, energy usage and other policy issues.
3. Evolution and Culture
Cultural evolution is a close cousin of mainstream evolutionary theory. It focuses on the ways that humans and other species learn from one another. Researchers in this area use explanation tools and models derived from evolutionary theorists. They also go back to human prehistory to discover the origins of culture.
This approach also recognizes that there are some differences between biological and cultural characteristics. Cultural traits can be acquired slowly, whereas biological traits are usually acquired simultaneously (in the case of sexual species after fertilization). In the end, the acquisition of one characteristic can affect the development of another.
In Korea For instance the introduction of Western fashion elements in the late 19th century and early 20th century was a result of a complicated sequence of events. One of the most significant was the arrival of Japanese occupation forces, who introduced Western clothing styles and hairstyles to Korean society.
After that, when Japan left Korea in the 1930s, a portion of those trends began to change. At the close of World War II, Korea was once more united, this time under the Choson dynasty rule.
Today, Korea is a vibrant economic and political power. Despite the recent financial crisis, Korea's economy has been growing consistently over the last decade. It is expected to keep this trend going in the near future.
The current government is confronted with a variety of challenges. One of the biggest is the inability to come up with an effective strategy to deal with the economic crisis. The crisis has revealed the weaknesses of the country's economic policies, including its excessive dependence on foreign investment and exports which might not be sustainable in the long run.
The crisis has shaken confidence of investors. This means that the government must rethink its strategy and find other ways to boost the domestic demand. To ensure a stable and stable financial environment the government will need reform its incentive system, monitoring and discipline. This chapter presents several scenarios for how the Korean economy might develop in a post-crisis world.
4. Evolution and Education
The challenge for teachers of evolution is how to teach evolutionary concepts that are appropriate for various levels of development and ages. Teachers should, for instance be aware of the diversity of religions in their classrooms and create an environment where students with both secular and religious beliefs are at ease. Teachers must also be able recognize common misconceptions about evolution and know how to correct them in the classroom. Teachers should also have quick access to the various resources to teach evolution.
In this context the Thinking Evolutionarily Convocation was an important step in bringing evolutionary scientists and educators from a range of disciplines to discuss best practices for teaching about evolution. The participants included representatives from scientific societies and educational researchers, as well as government funding agency officials as well as curriculum developers. The convergence of these diverse groups resulted in a consensus set of recommendations that will be the basis for future actions.
It is essential to incorporate evolution in all science curricula, at every level. National Science Education Standards (NRC) which require the integration of evolution across all life sciences, with the developmentally appropriate, are a good way to accomplish this goal. A new publication from the NRC provides guidelines for schools on how to integrate evolution into the life science curriculum.
A number of studies have demonstrated that a more thorough and comprehensive understanding of evolution can lead to higher levels of student understanding and belief in the concept of evolution. It is difficult to estimate causal effects in the classroom since the curriculum for schools do not change randomly and are dependent on the timing of state board of education and the gubernatorial election. To overcome this limitation 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 about 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 consistent with the idea that a faculty with more confidence is less likely to avoid discussing evolution topics in the classroom and might be more likely employ strategies like an approach to reconciliation that is known to increase undergraduate student acceptance of evolution (Harms and Reiss 2019; Tolman et al. 2020).