Academic Profile : Faculty

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Dr Karuppiah Nirmala
Deputy Centre Director, Centre for Research in Child Development, OER Centre for Research in Child Development
Senior Lecturer, National Institute of Education - Psychology and Child & Human Development
Dr Karuppiah Nirmala (a.k.a. Nirmala Segaran) is the Head, Education, Centre for Research in Child Development (CRCD), OER, National Institute of Education. She has served several years in the field of early childhood education, holding various positions including lecturer, practicum supervisor, curriculum consultant and research advisor. She also serves in various governmental and non-governmental Advisory Committees related to early childhood matters. Her areas of research interests include teacher-child interactions, children's use of screen devices and diversity and social justice. She has conducted talks for parents and workshops for teachers as well as published print and online materials for teachers, parents and children. She has also presented at several local and international conferences, and published articles in local media and international journals. Her work experience spans several countries including Australia, Cambodia, India, Indonesia and Malaysia.
Assessment for young children, Children’s computer habits & behaviours, Multiculturalism diversity & social justice in early childhood, Pre-school teacher’s beliefs & practices, Quality of infant/child care and education programs, Teacher/Parent-child interactions in early childhood settings
 
  • Singapore Kindergarten Impact Project (SKIP)
  • Developing a transition position statement to guide transition practices in Singapore
  • Evaluation of Circle of Care (COC) Programme
  • A Study on Children's Home ICT Use on their Language and Development (CHILD)
  • Oral History Recordings for Early Childhood Education
  • A Study of Developmental Outcomes among My First Skool Children
  • Development of a Quality Teaching Tool
  • The Instrument Pilot Study for Research on Early Education and Development in Singapore (REEDS-Pilot)
  • Early Support for Foundational Skills of Preschool Children at Socio-Economic Risk in Singapore