A Model of School Administration in the 21st Century according to Buddhist Doctrines of School Administrators under the Primary Educational Service Area Office

Abstract

The objectives of this research were 1) to study the state of school administration in the 21^st century, 2) to create a model for school administration in the 21^st century, and 3) to propose a model for school administration in the 21^st century based on the Buddhist doctrines of school administrators under the primary educational service area office. Mixed method research was used in this study. Qualitative research to studying the document, Interviews with 5 key informants and focus group discussions with 9 experts, research Instrument used documented study forms, interview forms, and focus group discussion guides. Data were analyzed by content analysis. Quantitative research to study the state with 378 samples, and to assessed with 371 samples, research Instrument used questionnaires and assessment forms. Data were analyzed by using percentage, mean, standard deviation, and priority needs index.
The results of the research found that:
1. The state of school administration in the 21^st century overall at high level, expected condition overall at highest level, and first need was academic administration.
2. The model consists of 5 parts: 1) environment is setting work standards, resources, and physical state, 2) objectives is to develop educational institutions to keep up with changes, 3) educational administration process scope of educational administration, Iddhipada 4 Principles, and administrative processes, 4) structure 5) conditions for success through cooperation from stakeholders.
3. Proposals and assessment of model in usefulness, and accuracy at the highest level. Possibility, and suitability at a high level and can be used for real.