Cynthia Lim

Dr Cynthia Lim

Head, Early Childhood Education Programme

S R Nathan School of Human Development

Tel: +65 6248 0470

Educational Qualifications

  • 2021

    Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood Technology, Tufts University

  • 2012

    Doctor of Philosophy (Early Childhood Education), Nanyang Technological University
    Thesis "Not Just Babysitting: case studies of caregiver interactions with infants in Singapore childcare centres"

  • 2005

    Master of Education, University of Melbourne

  • 2003

    Postgraduate Diploma in Higher Education, Nanyang Technological University

  • 1990

    Bachelor of Laws (Hons), National University of Singapore

Academic and Professional Experience

  • 2018 - Present

    Senior Lecturer, SUSS

  • 2013 - 2018

    Adjunct Lecturer / Teaching Consultant, National Institute of Education / NTU

  • 2010 - 2015

    Adjunct Lecturer, Temasek Polytechnic

  • 2007 - 2010

    Section Head, Temasek Polytechnic

  • 1997 - 2006

    Lecturer, Temasek Polytechnic

  • 1994 - 1996

    Partner, M/s Yeo-Leong & Peh, Advocates & Solicitors

  • 1992 - 1993

    Legal Associate, M/s Yeo-Leong & Peh, Advocates & Solicitors

  • 1991

    Advocate & Solicitor, Supreme Court of Singapore

Lim, C. & Kaveri, G. (2024).
Listening to Children’s Voices: Reflections on methods, practices and ethics in researching with children using Zoom video interviews, Qualitative Research Journal (in press)

Lim, C & Li, J.Y. (2023).
Promoting Children’s Curiosity, Agency & Participation through STEM learning: experiences & challenges faced by early childhood educators in Singapore. Paper presented at the European Early Childhood Education Research Association 31st Annual international Conference, Portugal.

Ng, R. & Lim, C. (2023).
Using LEGO Play and Storytelling to Promote Descriptive Language, Childhood Education, 99(3) 66-72. DOI: 10.1080/00094056.2023.2212564

Tan, H. & Lim, C. (2023).
Exploring Young Children’s Math Thinking in Sandcastle Building, Mathematics Teacher: Learning & Teaching Pk-12, 116(11), 865-868. DOI 10.5951/MTLT.2023.0024

Op-Ed: Lim, S & Lim, C.(2023, November 13).
Pre-school admission only the first step in helping disadvantaged kids. Straits Times, Opinion. https://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/pre-school-admission-only-the-first-step-in-helping-kids-from-disadvantaged-families

Lim, C. & Kaveri, G. (2022)
Factors that foster child agency in Singapore: through the lens of parents and teachers. Paper presented at the 22nd PECERA Annual Conference, Hong Kong.

Lim, C. (2022)
Facilitating Children’s Thinking About Shapes. Childhood Education, 98:3, 74-79.

Lim, C. (December 30, 2022)
Parents, do you know how to play with your children? https://www.channelnewsasia.com/commentary/parents-adults-play-children-bond-engage-fun-activities-3172676

Lim, C. (2021)
The Importance of Critical Reflection in Classroom Practice: a case study. Early Educators. 38, 49-54.

Lim, C. (June 21, 2021)
‘I lost my holidays’: Helping children voice and deal with disappointment during Covid-19. Today. https://www.todayonline.com/commentary/i-lost-my-holidays-helping-children-voice-and-deal-disappointment-during-covid-19

Lim, C. (2020)
Professional Content Knowledge in Early Years Mathematics Teaching: rethinking 3 common misconceptions. Early Educators. 36, 30-36.

Lim, C., & Kaveri, G. (May 29, 2020)
Don’t let your children’s emotional health take a backseat during Covid-19. Today. https://www.todayonline.com/commentary/dont-let-your-childrens-emotional-health-take-backseat-during-covid-19

Lim, C. (2019)

Singaporean educarers' reflections about their role and practices in the education and care of infants. Journal of Early Childhood Teacher Education. 40(2), 74-95.

Lim, C. & Lim, S.M. (2013)
Learning and language: educarer-child interactions in Singapore infant-care settings, Early Child Development and Care. 183(10),1468-1485.

Lim, C. (2011)
Introduction to property law & conveyancing in Singapore. Integrated Press, Singapore.

Tan, K & Lim, C (2008)
Authentic Assessment: what does it actually mean? In K. Tan & K.H. Koh (Eds.). Authentic assessment in schools. Singapore: Pearson.

Lim, C. (2005)
The use of online forums to support inquiry in a PBL environment: observations from a work- in-progress. British Journal of Educational Technology. 36(5), 919-922.

Goh, A. & Lim, C. (2004)
Teachers and Students as Investigators: the collaborative project in technology- based learning environments. Educational Technology. 44(6), 50-54.

Lim, C. & Lim, L. (2002)
Conveyancing Law and Procedure. Singapore: Pearson Education.

  • Association for Early Childhood Educators, Singapore
  • Law Society of Singapore
  • Advocate & Solicitor, Supreme Court of Singapore
  • Infant-toddler curriculum and pedagogy
  • Social emotional learning
  • Reflective practice
  • STEM education for the early years
  • Promoting math thinking in the early years
  • Early years technology
  • Inquiry learning
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