The Shadow Education SIG recently held another CGSED graduates’ capstone session, featuring Miss Xiang Xinyu and Miss Shrutti Rajgarhia, who have completed their studies on shadow education in the contexts of Mainland China and Hong Kong. Both studies highlighted the agency of parents and children in choosing private tutoring.

Xinyu’s research explores the changing perceptions of shadow education under the Double Reduction policy and how parents have adjusted their strategies in selecting these services. Shrutti’s work, part of a larger project conducted by the University of Hong Kong, underscores children’s agency in decision-making around private tutoring and challenges the traditional perception of parentocracy.

The Shadow Education SIG remains active in providing a platform for knowledge exchange for those interested in this topic. We welcome inquiries about presenting your research findings and designs at our future seminars. All are welcome!