The Participation in Educational Management of the Southern Border Provinces
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This article aims to analyze and present the characteristics of participation in educational management in the southern border provinces of Thailand, a region that has religious and cultural diversity. The analysis is divided into four main aspects: 1) participation in supporting religious education, 2) participation in school administration, 3) participation in promoting and supporting educational resources, and 4) participation in solving educational problems.
Islamic religious education is a key component supported by both the government and the community. Meanwhile, the school administration offers opportunities for communities and parents to take part in policy development. Supporting educational resources remains a major challenge, especially in remote areas that encounter resource shortages. Addressing educational problems caused by unrest and poverty in the region requires support from all sectors. Therefore, educational authorities can revise policies and strategies to develop and promote education in alignment with the specific context of the southern border provinces. As for communities and religious leaders, they can strengthen participation in educational management and encourage greater involvement in the process of managing and developing education in the area. The article concludes that strong participation from all parties, regarding the community, government agencies, and private organizations, will foster sustainability in educational development and reduce inequality in access to education in the southern border provinces.
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