DEVELOPING A MODEL FOR PROMOTING INNOVATION NETWORKS FOR QUALITY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS UNDER THE LAMPANG LAMPHUN SECONDARY EDUCATIONAL SERVICE AREA OFFICE

Abstract

This research titled “Developing a Model for Promoting Innovation Networks for Quality Educational Institutions under the Lampang–Lamphun Secondary Educational Service Area Office” aimed to: 1) Synthesize and verify the components and factors related to promoting innovation networks for quality educational institutions, 2) Study the current situation, problems, and development guidelines, 3) Develop and validate the model and its implementation manual, and 4) Evaluate the feasibility and usefulness of the developed model and manual. A multi-phase research design was employed, integrating both qualitative and quantitative methods. The participants included 24 scholars, 15 experts, and 105 school administrators, teachers, and school board members. Research instruments consisted of a checklist for confirming model components and factors, a questionnaire on current conditions and problems, a model and manual verification form, and an evaluation form. Data were analyzed through content analysis and basic statistics. The results revealed that: 1) The model comprised seven components a) leadership characteristics, b)Shared vision,c) Member participation, d) Member development,e) Management, f) Measurement and evaluation, and g) Continuity and sustainability supported by both internal and external factors; 2) The current situation was at a high level, while problems were at a low level; 3) The developed model and manual included principles, objectives, system and mechanism, and success conditions, with all components validated as 100% accurate and appropriate; and 4) The model and manual were rated at the highest level for feasibility and usefulness. These findings indicate that the developed model can serve as an effective and sustainable framework for promoting innovation networks that enhance educational quality.