Jennifer Noesjirwan
Biographic Data
| ID | 3793885 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Jennifer Noesjirwan |
| GIVEN NAMES | Jennifer |
| FAMILY NAME | Noesjirwan |
| SIGNATURE | NOESJIRWAN J |
| AFFILIATIONS | Macquarie University |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 4 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 2 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 4 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1970 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1977 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Contrasting Cultural Patterns of Interpersonal Closeness in Doctors' Waiting Rooms in Sydney and Jakarta
It is suggested that Indonesians, in contrast to Australians, place a greater emphasis on interpersonal closeness. This was examined by comparing patterns of behaviour in doctors' waiting rooms in Jakarta and in Sydney, using an observation schedule and a follow-up interview. It was found that Indonesians are significantly more likely to be accompanied by another adult. They are also significantly more likely than Australians to sit close to anot…
Permanency of Literacy in Indonesia
In Indonesia, as in other developing countries, one of the main political and educational goals is to obtain a minimum six years education for all children. The basic aim is to achieve universal literacy. Indeed, recent data suggest that most, perhaps 95% or more, children do enroll in some form of primary school, at least in the more populated and accessible areas of Indonesia. Within these areas, however, less than 50% of the children who enrol…
Brief Note
Attitudes to Learning of the Asian Student Studying in the West
An hypothesis that the Asian student has an attitude to learning that is markedly different from his Western counterpart is presented. He is more dependent on authority, less able to think independently, and more dependent on memorization. Such an attitude is an impediment to successful academic performance in a Western university. A questionnaire measuring various aspects of this attitude was administered to a group of Asian students and to a si…
Contrasting Cultural Patterns of Interpersonal Closeness in Doctors' Waiting Rooms in Sydney and Jakarta
It is suggested that Indonesians, in contrast to Australians, place a greater emphasis on interpersonal closeness. This was examined by comparing patterns of behaviour in doctors' waiting rooms in Jakarta and in Sydney, using an observation schedule and a follow-up interview. It was found that Indonesians are significantly more likely to be accompanied by another adult. They are also significantly more likely than Australians to sit close to anot…
Attitudes to Learning of the Asian Student Studying in the West
An hypothesis that the Asian student has an attitude to learning that is markedly different from his Western counterpart is presented. He is more dependent on authority, less able to think independently, and more dependent on memorization. Such an attitude is an impediment to successful academic performance in a Western university. A questionnaire measuring various aspects of this attitude was administered to a group of Asian students and to a si…
Attitudes to Learning of the Asian Student Studying in the West
An hypothesis that the Asian student has an attitude to learning that is markedly different from his Western counterpart is presented. He is more dependent on authority, less able to think independently, and more dependent on memorization. Such an attitude is an impediment to successful academic performance in a Western university. A questionnaire measuring various aspects of this attitude was administered to a group of Asian students and to a si…
Permanency of Literacy in Indonesia
In Indonesia, as in other developing countries, one of the main political and educational goals is to obtain a minimum six years education for all children. The basic aim is to achieve universal literacy. Indeed, recent data suggest that most, perhaps 95% or more, children do enroll in some form of primary school, at least in the more populated and accessible areas of Indonesia. Within these areas, however, less than 50% of the children who enrol…
Brief Note
Contrasting Cultural Patterns of Interpersonal Closeness in Doctors' Waiting Rooms in Sydney and Jakarta
It is suggested that Indonesians, in contrast to Australians, place a greater emphasis on interpersonal closeness. This was examined by comparing patterns of behaviour in doctors' waiting rooms in Jakarta and in Sydney, using an observation schedule and a follow-up interview. It was found that Indonesians are significantly more likely to be accompanied by another adult. They are also significantly more likely than Australians to sit close to anot…
Psychology (4 works) · Mathematics education (3 works) · Computer Science (2 works) · Educational Methods and Media Use (2 works) · Literacy (2 works) · Pedagogy (2 works) · Social Psychology (2 works) · Social Psychology (2 works) · Sociology (2 works) · Closeness (1 work)