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 science, engineering and technology. Cultural quotient has been calculated in different regions of PNG by conducting a survey on first year university physics students from different regions of PNG. Cultural quotient was found to be higher in Highland region and lower in Island region. Remedial methods have been suggested to improve the cultural quotient in all regions of PNG.