Dr Foo Suan Fong
Executive Director
Educational Background
Doctorate of Philosophy, (Ph.D), Chinese Language and Literature
Fudan University, People's Republic of China
Master of Philosophy, (M,Phil), Chinese Language and Literature
The University of Hong Kong
BA (Hons), Chinese Studies
National University of Singapore
BA
National University of Singapore
Leader in Education Programme (LEP)
National Institute of Education, NTU
Post Graduate Diploma in Education (Secondary), Distinction Award
National Institute of Education, NTU
Courses Conducted
- School Management and School Leadership
- The Teaching of Chinese Language
- Chinese Literature and Culture
Research Interests
- Research in Educational Leadership, School Management and School Culture
- Curriculum Leadership
- Modern Chinese Literature
- Teaching and Learning of Chinese Language and Culture
Teaching and Research Experience
Executive Director
Singapore Centre for Chinese Language
2016 ~
Principal
Dunman High School
2009 - 2016
Nan Hua High School
2003 - 2009
Vice-Principal
Jurong Junior College
2001 - 2003
Curriculum Specialist / Chinese Language and Literature
Curriculum Planning and Development Division, Ministry of Education
1997 - 2001
Specialist Inspector / Chinese Language and Literature
Curriculum Planning Division, Ministry of Education
1992 - 1995
Chinese Language Teacher
Anderson Junior College
1986 - 1991
Other Professional Experiences
Advisor
Chinese Studies Alumni of the National University of Singapore
2014
Vice-Chairman
The Society of the Chinese Education, Singapore
2013
Member
MOE Teaching and Learning Steering Committee
2012
Member
MOE Chinese Language Review Committee (CLRC)
2010
Member
MOE Chinese Literature Syllabus Review Committee
2010
Trustee
Public Hygiene Council, NEA
2010
Member
MOE Scholarship, Recruitment of teacher and Bicultural Interview Panel
2009
Trustee
Singapore Chinese Teachers Union (SCTU)
2008
Others (awards, contribution, etc)
- Lien Ying Chow Fellow, under the Lien Ying Chow Legacy Fellowship at Nanyang Technological University (NTU)
- National Day The Public Administration Medal (Bronze)
Selected Publications
Scholarly Books
1. Foo, S.F. (2009) Telling Stories Applying Principles: A Journey on School Management. Singapore: Academy of Principals.
2. Foo, S.F. (2003) A Study of Lao She’s Short Stories. Singapore: The Singapore Chinese Teachers Union.
Book Chapters
1. Foo, S.F., Zheng, Y.J., & Liu, M. (2021) Chinese Language Education in Singapore: Retrospect & Prospect. In Soh Kay Cheng (Eds.), Teaching Chinese Language in Singapore (pp. 3-24). Singapore: Springer Nature Singapore.
Link: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-7066-4 (ISBN: 978-981-16-7065-7/2211-1921).
2. Foo, S. F (2013). Leadership features and professional development: A comparative study of principals in China and Singapore, and their future collaboration. In On the Cusp of Change: Six Studies of Modern China. Singapore: Lien Ying Chow Legacy Fellowship, Nanyang Technological University.
Journal Articles
1. Foo, C.F. (2022) 关于专辑. 国文天地, 38 (446), pp. 10. (ISBN: 1015-9975)
2. Foo, C.F., Zheng, Y.J., & Liu, M. (2022) 新契机 新挑战——华文作为第二语言教学着力点的思考. 国文天地, 38 (446), pp. 11-17. (ISBN: 1015-9975)
3. 符传丰、苏启祯（2020）新加坡华文教师中华文化素养初探，《国文天地》，35（9），44-58。
4. 符传丰（2020）排斥与融合——语文中的文化，《国文天地》，35（9），32-37。
5. 张丽妹、符传丰（2018）新加坡小学华文教师评估素养培训需求调查，《华文学刊》，16（2），54-65。
6. Foo, S.F., & Zhang, Y.M. (2013) The Balance of Art and Science of Leadership -- A Dunman High School Perspective. International Review of Contemporary Learning Research, International Journal (Peer Review), 2 (2), pp. 89-98.
7. Foo, S.F., & Zhang, Y.M. (2013) The Balance of Art and Science of Leadership -- A Dunman High School Perspective. International Review of Contemporary Learning Research, International Journal (Peer Review), 2 (2), pp. 89-98.
8. Zhang, Y.M., Lin, T., & Foo, S.F. (2012) Servant Leadership: A Preferred Style of School Leadership in Singapore. Journal of Chinese Management Studies, 6 (2).
Conference Papers
Zhang, Y.M., & Foo, S.F. (2012) The Balance of Art and Science of Leadership -- A Dunman High School Perspective. Paper presented at Academy of Principals Singapore (APS) Conference, Singapore.