The Study of Guidelines on Leadership in Digital Age Development of School Administrators in Sakon Nakhon Primary Educational Service Area Office 3

Abstract

The objectives of this research were: 1) to study the current situation of leadership in the digital age of school administrators and 2) to study guidelines for developing leadership in the digital age of school administrators under the jurisdiction of the Sakon Nakhon Primary Educational Service Area Office, Area 3. The sample group of the research was school administrators and teachers for 333 persons and the experts for 10 persons. The research instruments consisted of a 5-level rating scale questionnaire and semi-structured interview form. Data analysis statistics included mean, standard deviation, and percentage.

The results of the research found that: 1) The leadership in the digital age of school administrators in Sakon Nakhon Primary Educational Service Area Office, Area 3, both in overall and each aspect, were at a high level. Arranged in descending order as systematic improvement, professional practice, vision leadership, citizenship in the digital age and creating a learning culture in the digital age, respectively; 2) Guidelines for developing leadership in the digital age of school administrators in the Sakon Nakhon Primary Educational Service Area Office, Area 3, were in 5 areas: school administrators concerning their role and necessary in bringing digital technology for school management; be aware of technological changes that will occur in the future; study policies related to digital technology to define an up to date modern vision; use digital innovation technology expertly until becomes a culture of learning in the digital world in school; and encourage all teachers and learners to access the digital technology media. In terms of supervision, administrators must observe teachers’ teaching in a variety of formats and provide meeting to explain the strengths of teaching using technology and innovation in teaching and learning.