Educating migrant children in urban public schools in China : unravelling the implementation paradox / Bo Hu.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hu, Bo (Social policy specialist), author.

Series:

SpringerBriefs in education

Springer briefs in education

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Immigrant children--Education--China.

Immigrant children.

Education and state--China.

Education and state.

Rural-urban migration--Social aspects.

Rural-urban migration.

Immigrant children--Education.

China.

Rural-urban migration--Social aspects--China.

Physical Description:

x, 115 pages : maps ; 24 cm.

Place of Publication:

Singapore : Springer, [2018]

Contents:

1. Introduction. Migrant children in cities ; Compulsory education in China ; Policy implementation : a paradox with Chinese characteristics ; Research methods ; Outline of the book

2. Determinants of effective implementation. Policy clarity and feasibility ; Discretionary power ; Funding hypothecation ; High-stakes testing ; Intergroup relations ; Conclusion

3. Policy goals, local discretion and implementation. Intergovernmental relationships in China ; Education for migrant children : the central government policy ; Policy analysis ; Conclusion

4. Funding and school access policy. Government responsibilities in funding allocation ; Self-interest and funding allocation ; Policy uncertainty and funding allocation ; Policy consequences of insufficient funding

5. Equal opportunities policy. High-stakes testing and school competition ; Migrant parents with exam-oriented minds ; Implementation of equal opportunities policy ; Conclusion

6. Social integration policy. Intergroup relations between migrant and urban families ; School support for social integration ; Social integration of migrant children ; Conclusion

7. Conclusion. Taking stock ; Theoretical implications ; Policy implications ; Concluding remarks and looking ahead.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

9811311463

9789811311468

OCLC:

1037291854