Meta - Analysis of Thesis on Educational Administration, Revised Curriculum 2020, Udon Thani Rajabhat University

Abstract

The objectives of this study were 1) to study the research characteristics in the field of Educational Administration under the revised curriculum of 2020 of Udon Thani of Rajabhat University, 2) analyze research in the field of Educational Administration under the revised curriculum of 2020 of Udon Thani Rajabhat University, 3) and summarize and present the analysis results of the research in the field of Educational Administration under the revised curriculum of 2020 of Udon Thani Rajabhat University. The population of the study comprised 59 Master Degree theses in the field of Educational Administration under the revised curriculum of 2020 Udon Thani Rajabhat University, submitted by students who enrolled in the 2020 academic year and had successfully graduated as of June 23, 2024. The sample was determined using purposive sampling. The tools for data collection included a research data recording form. The analysis was performed using statistical measures; percentage

The Findings were found as follows:

1. Research characteristics: The study identified 13 theories related to Educational Administration across the 59 theses The most commonly used theory was Leadership, found in 18 theses (30.51%). Among the 13 forms of leadership studied; Innovative Leadership was the most prominent, appearing in 3 theses (23.08%), followed by Creative Leadership and Learning Leadership, each appearing in 2 theses (15.38%). The second most frequently used concept was Administrative Skills, found in 16 theses (27.12%), followed by Quality Assurance in Educational Institutions in 5 theses (8.47%).
2. Research Objectives: An analysis of 59 master's theses revealed a total of 185 research objectives, categorized into 9 thematic groups. The most frequently cited objective was the study of existing problems, found in 49 instances (26.34%). This was followed by objectives aimed at proposing solutions (41 instances, 22.04%) and evaluation-focused objectives (33 instances, 17.74%).
3. Research Areas: The theses examined covered 21 distinct research areas. The most commonly studied location was the Udon Thani Primary Education Service Area Office, appearing in 13 theses (22.03%). The Nong Khai and Nong Bua Lamphu Primary Education Service Area Offices each appeared in 6 theses (10.17% per area), while the Udon Thani and Nong Khai Secondary Education Service Area Offices each appeared in 5 theses (8.47% per area).