Academic Administration According to the Four Iddhipāda Principles of Educational Institution Administrators in Ban Fang District, Khon Kaen Province

Abstract

This research aimed (1) to study the conditions of academic administration based on the Four Iddhipāda Principles of educational institution administrators in Ban Fang District, Khon Kaen Province, and (2) to explore guidelines for academic administration according to the Four Iddhipāda Principles of educational institution administrators in Ban Fang District, Khon Kaen Province. This study employed a mixed-methods research design, combining quantitative and qualitative approaches. For the quantitative phase, a questionnaire was used as the main research instrument with a reliability coefficient of 0.99. The sample group consisted of 68 participants, including school administrators and teachers. Statistical tools used in data analysis included frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation. For the qualitative phase, interviews were conducted with six key informants, who were experts in educational administration, selected through purposive sampling. The findings of the research were as follows: 1. The overall level of academic administration based on the Four Iddhipāda Principles of educational institution administrators in Ban Fang District, Khon Kaen Province, was found to be at the highest level. By aspect, the highest level of implementation was found in internal supervision, followed by academic personnel development and curriculum administration. The lowest level of implementation was in educational measurement and evaluation. 2.The guidelines for developing academic administration based on the Four Iddhipāda Principles of educational institution administrators in Ban Fang District, Khon Kaen Province, indicate that school administrators should cultivate satisfaction and genuine determination in providing opportunities for all stakeholders to participate in developing systems of supervision, monitoring, and evaluation of teaching and learning regularly and effectively. They should motivate and collaborate with teachers to maintain internal supervision records diligently and attentively, ensure the continuity of operations, and facilitate resources such as budgets, materials, and suitable learning environments for producing educational media and innovations. Furthermore, administrators should possess a deep understanding of the curriculum and the ability to analyze, identify strengths and weaknesses, and improve it thoughtfully and effectively.