EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT STRATEGY OF EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY SCHOOL EXTENSION IN KALASIN PROVINCE

Abstract

This research aimed to develop effective management strategies for educational opportunity expansion schools in Kalasin Province. The study was conducted in three phases. Phase 1 focused on strategy development through two steps: 1) Drafting strategies by reviewing relevant documents and research literature, conducting in-depth interviews with seven experts, and conducting multi-case studies of three model schools; and 2) Refining the strategies through a focus group discussion involving seven specialists. Phase 2 examined the appropriateness of the developed strategies by surveying 420 participants, academic year 2022. comprising school administrators, heads of academic affairs, and teachers, selected through stratified random sampling. Phase 3 involved developing a strategy implementation manual, with its appropriateness evaluated by five experts. The research instrument was a five-point Likert scale questionnaire. Data were analyzed using percentage, mean, and standard deviation. The findings revealed that: 1) Effective management of educational opportunity expansion schools in Kalasin Province comprised five components: administrative leadership, participatory management, personnel administration, process management, and strategic planning; 2) Five strategies encompassing 23 activities were developed for effective school management; 3) The overall appropriateness of the developed strategies was rated at the highest level; and 4) The strategy implementation manual was evaluated as appropriate at the highest level overall.