The Academic Administration Based on the Four Iddhipada Principles in Educational Institutions under the Office of Udon Thani Primary Educational Service Area 3

Abstract

This research aimed to study the current state, compare the levels of practice, and propose a guideline for promoting and developing academic administration according to the Four Iddhipāda Principles in educational institutions under the Office of Udon Thani Primary Educational Service Area 3. The study employed a mixed-methods approach, incorporating both quantitative and qualitative research. The sample included school administrators and teachers from schools under the Office of Udon Thani Primary Educational Service Area 3, with a total of 322 participants. The research tools included a questionnaire and an interview, with quantitative data analyzed using percentages, means, and standard deviations, and qualitative data analyzed using content analysis. The research results were as follows: 1. The current state of academic administration based on the Four Iddhipāda Principles in educational institutions under the Office of Udon Thani Primary Educational Service Area 3 shows that, overall, the average level of practice was high. The breakdown by specific areas revealed that the highest mean was for Viriya, followed by Citta, with the lowest mean for Chanda. This indicates that all respondents wanted to apply the Four Iddhipāda Principles to academic administration in a tangible way. 2. The comparison of academic administration according to the Four Iddhipāda Principles in educational institutions under the Office of Udon Thani Primary Educational Service Area 3 by work experience showed no significant differences in the level of practice overall or in specific areas. 3. The evaluation of the appropriateness of the academic administration guideline based on the Four Iddhipāda Principles in educational institutions under the Office of Udon Thani Primary Educational Service Area 3 indicates that school administrators should be diligent in curriculum development that integrates with local wisdom, create genuine learning processes, and be attentive in selecting appropriate teaching materials. They should be thorough in evaluating students and conduct internal supervision with commitment and care.