Guidelines for Developing Academic Administration of Educational Institutions under Nakhon Ratchasima Provincial Office of Learning Encouragement

Abstract

This research aimed to 1) study the current condition, desired condition, and needs of academic administration of educational institutions and 2) propose guidelines for developing academic administration of educational institutions under Nakhon Ratchasima Provincial Office of Learning Encouragement. The research was divided into 2 phases: Phase 1: Study the current condition, desired condition, and needs of developing academic administration of educational institutions under Nakhon Ratchasima Provincial Office of Learning Encouragement. The population used in this research consisted of 579 individuals. The sample size was determined using Krejcie and Morgan's table for determining sample size, resulting in a total sample of 234 individuals. This sample comprised 32 school administrators and 202 teachers from district-level learning promotion centers. Simple random sampling was employed. The data collection tool was a 5-level rating scale questionnaire. The statistics used were mean, standard deviation, and needs index. Phase 2: Guidelines for developing academic administration of educational institutions by synthesizing the results of the needs index and interviewing 10 school administrators. The interview transcripts were analyzed using content analysis and descriptive analysis.

The research found that the current condition of academic administration of educational institutions was at a high level overall (𝑥̅= 3.70, S.D. = 0.85). The desired condition of academic administration of educational institutions was at the highest level overall ( 𝑥̅= 4.86, S.D. = 0.32). The index of needs was 0.314 (PNI_modified =0.314). There were 5 guidelines for developing academic administration of educational institutions under Nakhon Ratchasima Provincial Office of Learning Encouragement, namely: 1) Development and Using of  Educational Technology; Educational institutions should have a system to consistently promote personnel development in knowledge, skills, and abilities. 2) Measurement, Evaluation, and Transfer of Learning Results ; School administrators should prioritize establishing appropriate and fair criteria and methods for measuring and evaluating learning outcomes that align with educational standards. 3) Learning Management to Develop Student Quality; School administrators should support teachers in managing instruction that primarily focuses on the aptitudes and needs of the learners. 4) Educational Supervision; School administrators should have clear plans and goals for educational supervision. 5) Development of Educational Curriculum; School administrators should provide opportunities for teachers to participate in determining the curriculum to ensure it aligns with the needs of the learners.