Journal Articles

Geographies of education: Cross-border schooling between Shenzhen and Hong Kong

Title:
Geographies of education: Cross-border schooling between Shenzhen and Hong Kong
Authors:
- Waters, Johanna University College London
- Leung, Maggi Utrecht University
Source:
Geography, 106(2), 60-65, 2021
Publisher:
Taylor & Francis Ltd.
Year Published:
2021
Education Categories:
- G Curriculum, Teaching & Learning: Specific Disciplines
  - GF Humanities & Arts
- P Social Context of Education
  - PB Comparative Education
Region:
- Shenzhen
- Hong Kong
Period:
- 1997.7 onwards
Level:
- Unknown or Unspecified
Abstract:
In the context of increasing disciplinary interest in ‘geographies of education’, this article looks at the particular phenomenon of cross-border schooling (CBS), wherein children are involved in daily boundary crossing for education and engage in a (usually) arduous commute. Here, we draw upon a recent research project involving CBS at the Shenzhen–Hong Kong border. We consider three aspects of this border crossing that were significant in the project’s findings: the materialities of the border; the importance of routine (and rhythm); and the daily experience of tiredness and relentless exhaustion for the children and parents involved. The article also highlights the themes of ‘Changing Places’ (especially how they are known and experienced) and ‘Globalisation’. Copyright © 2021 Taylor & Francis Ltd.
Language:
- English
Document Type:
Journal Articles
ISSN:
- 00167487
DOI:
- 10.1080/00167487.2021.1919404
Permalink:
https://bibliography.lib.eduhk.hk/bibs/596e7af1
Entry Date:
2022-05-12