Academics Administration of School Administrators in Kheelek Educational Network Under the Ubon Ratchathani Primary Educational Service Area 5

Abstract

             This research aimed to study the current conditions and development guidelines for academic administration by school administrators within the Kheelek educational network under the Ubon Ratchathani Primary Educational Service Area 5. The research population consisted of 75 individuals in the 2024 academic year. The research instrument was a five-level Likert scale questionnaire with 84 items. The content validity index ranged from 0.67 to 1.00, and the overall reliability coefficient of the questionnaire was 0.95. The statistical methods used for data analysis included frequency, mean, standard deviation, and content analysis.
             The research results found that:
             1. This research aimed to study the academic administration practices of school administrators. The findings revealed that the overall level of academic administration was high across all aspects. The top three areas with the highest average ratings were: academic planning, instructional management, assessment and credit transfer processes.
             2. Guidelines for improving academic administration across 17 aspects suggest that curriculum and instruction should be developed to align with local contexts and student needs. Precise academic planning, regular monitoring, and appropriate, diverse evaluation methods are recommended. Emphasis should be placed on participation, promoting Active Learning through technology and innovation, continuous development of teachers, students, and learning resources, and utilizing database systems. Additionally, academic administration should encourage research, supervision, and developmental guidance while fostering collaboration with communities and external organizations. A flexible academic management system, transparent instructional material selection, and support for holistic learning should also be implemented.