 | Constructing Social Support Systems for Left-behind and Migrant Children in China Subjects: Area Studies; Education; Health and Social Care; Education Studies; Primary/ Elementary Education; Social Work and Social Policy; Asian Studies; Education Policy & Politics; Chinese Studies; Education Policy; The book studies the educational needs of two disadvantaged groups of children in China (left-behind children in rural areas and migrant children in urban areas), aiming to optimize the social support system so that these disadvantaged children can realize their full potential. The author conducts two separate researches and introduces the research background, methodology, related theories and advanced theories. Main difficulties of left-behind children and migrant children include parents' lack of attention to their children's mental health, teachers' lack of expertise in working with these two groups of children, and a lack of collaboration between schools and NGOs. It suggests promoting systematic reform, helping parents to develop effective parenting skills, and establishing positive interactions among the stakeholders of social support for these disadvantaged children. Ling Li is a professor at the Centre for Education Policy in the Faculty of Education at Southwest University, China. Li's interests include the reform and development of education system and education for vulnerable children and youth in China. |
