A Study of the Relationship Between Digital Leadership of College Administrators and New Generation Vocational Teacher Competencies Under the Office of the Vocational Education Provincial Surin

Abstract

        The objectives of this research were to: 1) study the level of digital leadership among educational administrators under the Office of Vocational Education, Surin Province; 2) study the level of competencies of the new generation of vocational teachers under the Office of Vocational Education, Surin Province; and 3) examine the relationship between the digital leadership of educational administrators and the competencies of the new generation of vocational teachers under the Office of Vocational Education, Surin Province. The sample group consisted of 233 educational administrators and teachers under the Office of Vocational Education, Surin Province. Standardized questionnaires were used, and the data were analyzed using basic statistical methods.

Research results found that:

1. Results of the digital leadership study of education institution administrators under the office Vocational education in Surin Province, overall, has an average level at a high level.
2. Results of the study of teacher competency levels in a new generation of vocational professionals under the office Vocational education in Surin Province, overall, has an average level at a high level.
3. Results of the study of the relationship between digital leadership of school administrators and the Competency of the new generation of vocational teachers under the supervision Surin Provincial Vocational Education Office show a positive relationship with a high level of relationship statistically significant at the 0.01 level.

Effective digital leadership can clearly enhance teachers' competencies. The research findings suggest that administrators should develop digital leadership in the areas of communication, vision, and digital literacy to meet the demands of the digital age and enhance the competencies of a new generation of vocational teachers in all aspects. This includes the ability to conduct research and development, communicate effectively, and apply digital technology.