A Model for Positive Leadership Development of School Administrators in The Digital Era Under Khon Kaen Elementary Educational Service Area Office 5

Abstract

The objectives of this research were 1) to study the current state, desired state, and essential needs a model for positive leadership development of school administrators in the digital era 2) create and verify a model for positive leadership development of school administrators in the digital era 3) to assess the appropriateness and feasibility of a model for positive leadership development of school administrators in the digital era under Khon Kaen elementary educational service area office 5. This research was a mixed method. The research is divided into 3 phases: Phase 1 studies the current state and needs using questionnaires administered to 141 administrators, Phase 2 involves creating and verifying the development model, which includes four components: principles, objectives, development process. Phase 3 assesses the model's suitability and benefits using questionnaires administered to 15 administrators and academic head teachers.

The results of this research found that:

1. The current conditions, desirable condition and the necessities of positive leadership development of school administrators in the digital era. Finding that the current level of positive leadership is high, and the desired level is very high. Key needs include positive thinking, inspiration, applying principles of aesthetics and adherence to correctness.
2. A model for positive leadership development of school administrators in the digital era under Khon Kaen elementary educational service area office 5 consisted of 4 elements: 1) Principles 2) Objectives 3) Development process Components consisted of 4 learning segments: (1) The use of aesthetic principles, (2) Creating inspiration (3) Adherence to righteousness (4) Positive thinking and 4) Operation and implementation. The results were found that the model's suitability was at a high level, and the model’s possibility was at the high level.
3. The result of assess the appropriateness and feasibility of a model for positive leadership development of school administrators in the digital era. Results indicate that both the suitability and benefits of the model are rated as very high.