The Relationship Between Digital Leadership of School Administrators and Learning Organization Among International Schools in Nonthaburi Province
Keywords:
digital leadership, learning organization, school administratorsAbstract
This research is mixed-method, combining quantitative and qualitative methods research. The objective were to study: (1) the digital leadership of school administrators and the learning organization characteristics of international schools in Nonthaburi Province (2) the relationship between digital leadership of school administrators and the learning organization characteristics of international schools in Nonthaburi Province, and (3) propose guidelines for international schools in Nonthaburi Province to become learning organizations. The study sample consisted of 231 teachers from international schools in Nonthaburi Province, determined through Taro Yamane's formula and qualitative research using semi-structured interviews with 3 school administrators. Data collection instruments included a five-point rating scale questionnaire and interviews. Data were analyzed involved calculating mean, standard deviation, and Pearson's correlation coefficient. The results revealed that (1) the overall level of digital leadership among school administrators and the learning organization characteristics of international schools in Nonthaburi Province were both high, (2) there was a statistically significant positive correlation existed at the .01 level between digital leadership and the learning organization characteristics, and (3) guidelines for cultivating a learning organization culture can be summarized as follows: developing digital skills of administrators, teachers, and staff and efficient technology utilization, promoting ethical and safe technology use, nurturing a continuous learning culture, encouraging analytical thinking, and creating an environment conducive to knowledge sharing.
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