Guidelines for the Participation of Educational Committees in Primary School Administration within Primary Educational Service Area Offices in Pattani Province

Abstract

This mixed-method research aimed to 1) examine the participation of educational committees, 2) compare their participation based on community context, school size, and committee experience, and 3) propose guidelines for their effective involvement. Using a survey approach, the study involved 315 educational committees from primary schools under primary educational service area offices in Pattani Province, selected according to Krejcie and Morgan’s sample size table. The survey instrument included a five-point Likert scale questionnaire with three sections: 1) respondent demographics, 2) levels of administrative participation in four aspects including academic, budget, personnel, and general administration, and 3) suggestions for participation guidelines. The questionnaire exhibited a high reliability coefficient of 0.96 Additionally, qualitative methods such as focus group interviews were employed to develop participation guidelines.

The results showed that the participation of educational committees, both overall and in individual aspects, was at a high level, with general administration scoring the highest mean ( = 4.49). While no significant differences were found in participation concerning school size and community context, variations were noted based on committee experience. The overall participation exhibited statistically significant differences at a significance level of .05 Guidelines for effective participation of educational committees, drawing from both their direct and indirect experiences, encompass four main stages: collaborative planning, implementation, data and resource utilization, and crucially, joint measurement and evaluation.