Academic Profile : Faculty

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Dr Lim Tong Li, Christina
Senior Lecturer, Policy, Curriculum and Leadership
Senior Lecturer, National Institute of Education - Policy, Curriculum & Leadership
Journal Articles (Central)
Lim-Ratnam, C.T.L., Tay, L.Y., Tan, J.Y., Ong, M.W.L., & Thaslim, B.A. (2022). Applying Q methodology to understand priorities in profiles of teacher reflections. Teaching and Teacher Education, 109, 103535-103546.

Lim-Ratnam, C. T-L., Lee, C. K-E., Heng, J., & Sudarshan, A. (2019). Lost in adaptation? Issues of adapting Japanese lesson study in non-Japanese contexts. Educational Research for Policy and Practice, 18(3), 263-278.

Lim-Ratnam, C., Atencio, M., & Lee, K.E.C. (2016). Managing the paradox of control: the case of ground-up implementation of active learning in Singapore's primary schools. Educational Research for Policy and Practice, 2016-01-11, 1-16.

Lim-Ratnam, C. (2015). Making reading comprehension visible: Beyond getting the right answer. Early Educators, 26, 7-12.

Ratnam-Lim, C.T.L., & Tan, K.H.K. (2015). Large-scale i mplementation of formative assessment practices in an examination-oriented culture. Assessment in Education: Principles, Policy & Practice, 22(1), 61-78.

Lim-Ratnam, C. (2013). Tensions in defining quality pre -school education: The Singapore context. Educational Review, 65(4), 416-431.

Lim, S. H. S., Lim, C., Atencio, M. (2013). Understanding the processes behind student designing: Cases from Singapore. Design and T echnology Education: an International Journal, 18(1), 20-29.

Lim, C., Lee, K.E.C., Saito, E., & Syed Haron, S. (2011). Taking stock of Lesson Study as a platform for teacher development in Singapore. Asia-Pacific Journal of Teacher Education, 39(4), 353-365.

Lim, C. (2010). Understand ing Singaporean Preschool Teachers' Beliefs About Literacy Development: Four Different Perspectives. Teaching and Teacher Education, 26(2), 215-224.

Lim, C., & Torr, J. (2008). Teaching literacy in English Language in Singaporean preschools: exploring teache rs' beliefs about what works best. Contemporary Issues in Early Childhood, 9(2), 95-106.

Lim, C., & Torr, J. (2007). Singaporean Early Childhood Teachers' beliefs about Literacy Development in a Multilingual Context. Asia-Pacific Journal of Teacher Education, 35(4), 409-434.

Books (Central)
Mardiana, A.B., Christina L.R. & Fernandez, L.O. (Eds.). (2018). Curriculum designs: For Teachers by Teachers Vol 2 (PP. 224). Singapore: Pearson Education South Asia.

Tan, K.H.K., Heng, M.A., & Ratnam-Lim, C. (Eds.). (2017). Curriculum Leadership by Middle Leaders: Theory, Design and Practice (PP. 240). Abingdon: Routledge.

Lim-Ratnam, C.;Fernandez, L.O., & Abu-Bakar, M. (Eds.). (2015). Curriculum Designs: For Teachers, BY Teachers (PP. 212). Singapore: Pearson Education South Asia Pte Ltd.

Book Chapters (Central)
Ratnam-Lim, C.T.L., & Fernandez, L.O. (2022). The dynamic interplay between curriculum and context: Revisions in response to national, societal and contextual needs. In Lee, Y-J (Ed.), Education in Singapore: People-Making and Nation-Building(PP. 209-225). Singapore: Springer.

Lim-Ratnam, C . (2019). Curriculum Leadership. In Wong, B., Hairon, S., & Ng P.T. (Eds.), School Leadership and Educational Change in Singapore(PP. 31-49). Cham: Springer.

Lee, K.E.C. & Lim-Ratnam, C. (2018). The growth of Lesson Study globally and in Singapore: Implications for Quality and Sustainabili ty. In Kennedy, K.J. & Lee, C.K.J. (Eds.), International Handbook on Schools and Schooling in Asia(PP. NA). New York: Routledge.

Lim-Ratnam, C., Asnah, A., Huang, Y.H.D., Leong, P.S.T., Quake, K.M.R., & Teo, Y.C. (2018). Developing effective writers through Information and Communications Te chnologies (ICT). In Mardiana, A.B., Lim-Ratnam, C., & Fernandez, L.O. (Eds.), Curriculum Designs: For Teachers, By Teachers (Vol. 2)(PP. 67-77). Singapore: Pearson Education South Asia.

Lim-Ratnam, C., Koh, A., Kuo, F., & Tham, G. (2018). Redesigning an 'Extended Reading Programme' (ERP)fo r Secondary Schools. In Mardiana, A.B., Lim-Ratnam, C., & Fernandez, L.O. (Eds.), Curriculum Designs: For Teachers, By Teachers (Vol. 2)(PP. 121-139). Singapore: Pearson Education South Asia.

Ho, W. K., & Ratnam-Lim, C. (2018). A Vicennia l Walk Through 'A' Level Mathematics in Singapore: Reflecting on the Curriculum Leadership Role of the JC Mathematics Teacher. In P. C., Toh & B. L., Chua (Eds.), Mathematics Instruction: Goals, Tasks and Activities (AME Yearbook 2018)(PP. 229'251). Singapore: World Scientific.

Tan, K., Ratnam-Lim, C., & Heng, M. A. (2017). Looking ahead: The possibilities of curriculum leadership by middle leader s. In Tan, K. H. K., Heng, M. A., & Ratnam-Lim, C. (Eds.), Curriculum leadership by middle leaders: Theory, design and practice(PP. 245-252). Abingdon, Oxon: Routledge.

Heng, M. A., & Ratnam-Lim, C., & Tan, K. H. K. (2017). Curriculum leadership by middle leaders: The Singapore story. In Tan, K. H. K., Heng, M. A., & Ratnam-Lim, C. (Eds.), Curriculum Leadership by middle leaders: Theory, design and practice(PP. 1-9). Abingdon, Oxon: Routledge.

Ratnam-Lim, C.T.L. (2017). Decision making in curriculum leadership. In Tan, K.H.K., Heng, M.A., & Ratnam-Lim, C. (Eds.), Curriculum Leadership by Middle Leaders: Theory, Design and Practice(PP. 42-57). Abingdon: Routledge.

Atencio, M., & Ratnam-Lim, C.T.L. (2017). Curriculum implementation in the Singaporean education context. In Tan, K.H.K., Heng, M.A., & Ratnam-Lim, C. (Eds.), Curriculum Leadership by Middle Leaders: Theory, Design and Practice(PP. 148-164). Abingdon: Routledge.

Lim-Ratnam, C., Hoi, D., Lam, L.S., Sinasa my, L., Sng C.H., Wong, H.H., & Wee L.T. (2014). Developing personal voice in college writing. In Lim-Ratnam, C., Fernandez, L.O., & Abu Bakar, M. (Eds.), Curriculum Designs For Teachers, By Teachers(PP. 117-138). Singapore: Pearson.

Lim-Ratnam, C., Hajah Moideen, M.N., Lee, S.F., Lim, W.H. , Madasamy, J.M., & Tan, S.Y.T. (2014). To integrate or not? A shared model for a Humanities curriculum. In Lim-Ratnam, C., Fernandez, L.O., & Abu Bakar, M. (Eds.), Curriculum Designs For Teachers, By Teachers(PP. 33-61). Singapore: Pearson.

Lim-Ratnam, C. (2014). Decision-Making in Curricu lum Design. In Lim-Ratnam, C., Fernandez, L.O., & Abu Bakar, M. (Eds.), Curriculum Designs For Teachers, By Teachers(PP. 1-6). Singapore: Pearson.

Lim-Ratnam, C., & Fulmer, G. W. (2014). What part does assessment play in curriculum design?. In W. S. Leong, Y. Cheng, & K. H. K. Tan (Eds.), Assessment and learning in schools(PP. 27-36). Singapore: Pearson.

Lee, K.E.C. & Lim-Ratnam, C. (2014). Exploring the variety and quality in the practice of lesson study in Singapore schools. In Wood, K. & Sithamparam, S. (Eds.), Realising Learning: Teachers' professional development thro ugh lesson and learning study(PP. 41-61). London: Routledge.

Lim-Arasaratnam, C., Abu Bakar, M., & Teo, J.E. (2009). Becoming and Being Reflective Practitioners. In Quek, C.L., Wong, A.F.L. (Ed.), Engaging Beginning Teachers(PP. 235-255). Singapore: Pearson Education.

 
Conference Papers (Central)
Conference Papers Published in Proceedings

Lim, C., & Tan, C.T. (2007, October). Challenges in defining quality preschool education: the Singapore context. Third East Asian Early Childhood Education Forum: Prospect and Issues of Early Childhood Education in Asia for the 21st Century: Rai sing the Quality of Practices, 3, 101-104.



Conference Papers Without Proceedings

Lim-Arasaratnam, C., Thaslim, B.A., Tay, L.Y., Ong, M. (2022, May). Profiles and priorities in teacher reflection. Paper presented at Redesigning Pedagogy, Singapore.

Ratnam-Lim, C. (2019, Jul y). Purpose(s) of SEL assessment in the Singapore context: A cautionary tale. Paper presented at UNESCO Forum on Education for Sustainable Development and Global Citizenship, Hanoi, Viet Nam.

Dong, L.J., & Lim, C.T.L. (2018, November). Practical knowledge of professional caring: A ground ed theory study. Paper presented at Transform MedEd 2018, Singapore.

Ratnam-Lim, C. (2018, November). The small differences which make all the difference in lesson study. Paper presented at World Association of Lesson Study (WALS), Beijing, China.

LIM-ARASARATNAM, C., Lee, K.E.C., Hen g, J., & SUDARSHAN, A. (2017, November). Implications of adapting Lesson Study in non-Japanese contexts. Paper presented at World Association of Lesson Studies (WALS), Nagoya, Japan.

Lim-Ratnam,C., Lee, K.E.C., Sudarshan, A. (2016, April). Implementing and sustaining Lesso n Study in Singapore Schools. Paper presented at American Educational research Association (AERA), Washington D.C., United States.

Lim-Ratnam, C., Lee, K.E.C., & Sudarshan, A. (2015, November). Implementation of Lesson Study in Singapore schools: Findings from a survey of principals an d teachers. Paper presented at International Conference of the World Association of Lesson Studies, Khoen Kaen, Indonesia.

Lim-Ratnam, C., Lee K.E.C, Sudarshan, A. (2015, June). Implementing Lesson Study in Singapore Schools: Examining the Landscape. Paper presented at Redesigning Pedag ogy, Singapore.

Lim-Ratnam, C., Lee, K.E.C., & Sudarshan, A. (2014, November). Taking stock of the implementation of Lesson Study in Singapore. Paper presented at International Conference of World Association of Lesson Studies, Indonesia University of Education, Bandung, Indonesia.

Lee, K .E.C. & Lim-Ratnam, C. (2013, September). Exploring the variety in the implementation of lesson study in Singapore: Implications for Quality. Paper presented at International Conference of the World Association of Lesson Studies, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden.

Lim-Ratnam, C. (2013, September). Understanding staff reluctance to Lesson Study. Paper presented at WALS 2013, Gothenburg, Sweden.

Lim-Ratnam, C., Lee K.E.C., Thalha, S. (2011, November). Status of Lesson Study in Singapore(Invited Presentation). Paper presented at Expert Seminar, International Co nference of World Association of Lesson Studies, University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan.

Lim-Ratnam, C. (2011, January). Learning points from a Lesson Study cycle on the teaching of inferential comprehension to Grade 2 pupils: A case study from a Singaporean classroom. Paper presented at The Haw aii International Conference on Education, Honolulu, United States.

Lim-Ratnam, C., Chiang, P. S. C., & Zhneg, P. D. (2011, January). Exploring pupils' strategies in answering comprehension examination questions. Paper presented at Hawaii International Conference on Education, Honolulu, Uni ted States.

Lim, C.T.L. (2010, June). Professional Development for Early Childhood Leaders : Assuring Quality while Maintaining Preschool Education in the Hands of the Private Sector.. Paper presented at 13th OECD-Japan Seminar, Tokyo, Japan.

Lim-Ratnam, C.; Lee, K.E.C.; Saito, E., & Thal ha-Haron, S. (2009, December). Lesson Study in Singapore schools: Taking stock and whereto from here. Paper presented at International Conference of World Association of Lesson Studies, Hong Kong, Hong Kong (China).

Lim, C.T.L. (2008, December). Investigating the relationship between te achers' beliefs and their practices.. Paper presented at 4th East Asian Forum on Early Childhood Education: Developing 'eyes' of pre-school teachers: creating their own documentation of practices., Tokyo, Japan.

 
Keynote Speeches & Editorship of Special Issues (Central)




Keynote Addresses

Lim-Ratnam, C. (2013, May). International conference of Korean society for curriculum studies. KEYNOTE ADDRESS, The direction of Singapore's curriculum reform and implementation issues, Seoul, Korea.

Lim-Ratnam, C. (2012, July). PECERA (Pacific Early Chil dhood Research Association) 13th Conference. KEYNOTE ADDRESS, What will it take for the leopard to change its spots?, Singapore.

Other Research Outputs/Projects (Central)


Government Reports

Lim-Ratnam, C., Lee, K.E.C., Atencio, M., Abu Bakar, M., Loh, W.I., & Sudarshan, A. (2012). Baseline Qualitative Case Studies of the Implementation of PERI Recommendations in Six Primary Schools in SingaporeSingapore.









Technical Reports or Monog raphs

Tay, L.Y., Tan,L.S., Lim-Ratnam, C., Ong, M.W.L., Chua, P.H., Tan,J.Y., & Aiyoob, T.B. (2021, September). Examining teachers' conceptions and use of reflection to understand their practice, 1.

Lim, T.L.C., Chen, D.T.V., Sudarshan, A., & Lam, K. (2018, July). Exploring the designing of a growth mindset curriculum in a Singaporean school, 26.

Lim, T.L.C., Lee, K.E.C., Jiang, H., Sudarshan, A., & Tay, M.Y. (2016, September). Exploring the variety in lesson study ' unpacking the vari ety from cases in Singapore, 28.

Lim-Ratnam, C., Lee, K.E.C., Atencio, M., Abu Bakar, M., Loh W.I. & Sudarshan, A. (2012, August). OER 11/10CL PERI Qualitative Case Studies (Baseline), 106.