Strategies for the Sustainable Development of Education for Left-Behind Children in Shaanxi Province

กลยุทธ์การพัฒนาการศึกษาอย่างยั่งยืนสำหรับเด็กที่ถูกที่ถูกทิ้งไว้ข้างหลังในมณฑลส่านซี

Gan Lin

Education and state -- China

Educational equalization -- China

Children of migrant laborers -- Education -- China

Sustainable development in education

Left-behind children -- Education -- China

This study of strategies for the sustainable development of education for leftbehind children in Shaanxi Province had the following objectives: (1) To study the current and desired conditions for sustainable development of education for leftbehind children of Shaanxi Province.(2) To develop strategies for sustainable development of education for left-behind children of Shaanxi Province.(3) To evaluate of the feasibility and adaptability of strategies for sustainable development of education for left-behind children in Shaanxi Province. A stratified random sampling method was employed, engaging 384 participants - including teachers, caregivers, and community workers - in a comprehensive questionnaire survey. Subsequently, in-depth interviews in interview form with 10 experts, held focus group discussions with 10 experts, and evaluated the strategies in evaluation form with 5 experts. All research instruments were verified for reliability through expert validation, with an IOC value of 0.80-1.00, and the reliability of the questionnaire trials was also assessed (Cronbach's alpha coefficient = 0.923). Data analysis integrated statistical methods - percentages, means, standard deviations, and the modified Priority Needs Index (PNImodified) with qualitative content analysis. The findings revealed significant disparities between the current and desired states across the four core dimensions of Individual Characteristics, School Education Support, Family - Social Factors and Government Policy and Funding Support Modified Priority Needs Index (PNI) analysis indicated that the most pressing needs were in the Family - Social Factors dimension (PNI = 0.615), closely followed by the Government Policy and Funding Support dimension (PNI = 0.600). Based on this diagnostic analysis, a comprehensive strategic framework comprising a clear vision, mission, and strategic objectives was developed. This framework was operationalized through four targeted strategic pathways corresponding to the respective dimensions: enhancing individual characteristics, strengthening school education support, reinforcing family - social factors, and optimizing government policy and funding support. Expert evaluation yielded high to very high ratings for both the feasibility (X = 4.42) and adaptability (X = 4.39) of the proposed strategies, confirming their strong applicability within the context of sustainable educational development for left‑behind children in Shaanxi Province.

Keywords: Strategies, Sustainable Development, Education for Left-behind Children, Shaanxi Province

Bansomdejchaopraya Rajabhat University. Office of Academic Resources and Information Technology

Phisanu Bangkheow

Patchareeporn Bangkheow

Narongwat Mingmit

2025

2026-05-05

2026-05-05

2026-05-05

thesis

application/pdf

TH 379.51 L735S 2025

eng

Bansomdejchaopraya Rajabhat University

Doctor of Philosophy

Doctoral degree

Education Management for Sustainable Development

Bansomdejchaopraya Rajabhat University