An analysis of Cultural Intelligence in Different Regions of Papua New Guinea based on Physics Education

Abstract

Cultural intelligence is important in a globalized world where people from different cultures interact effectively. The cultural factors that influence education in Papua New Guinea are language barriers, traditional knowledge in science, the teaching methods, students’ attitude towards science and the societal or family expectations. In our study, we selected physics education because physics is the study of matter and energy which is closely associated with the environment and supports all branches of engineering. Cultural quotient has been calculated in different regions of PNG by conducting a survey on first-year university students from different regions taking physics. Cultural quotient was found to be higher in Highland’s region and lower in Islands region. Remedial methods have been suggested to improve the cultural quotient in all regions of PNG.