The Academic Administration Based on the Four Iddhipāda Principles of Private School Administrators in Khon Kaen Province

Abstract

This research aimed to (1) study the academic administration situation according to the Four Bases of Influence among administrators of private schools in Khon Kaen Province, and (2) propose guidelines for academic administration according to the Four Bases of Influence among administrators of private schools in Khon Kaen Province. A quantitative research methodology was used. The sample consisted of 333 school administrators and academic department heads. The research instrument used was a questionnaire with a reliability coefficient of 1, and an interview form. Statistics used included frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation. The results revealed: 1. Overall, the level of implementation was high. When classified by area, the level of implementation was high in all areas, ranked by average as follows: Academic personnel development according to the Four Bases of Influence, followed by measurement and evaluation according to the Four Bases of Influence, teaching and learning according to the Four Bases of Influence, and curriculum administration according to the Four Bases of Influence. The area with the highest level of implementation was: Internal Supervision in Educational Institutions Based on the Four Bases of Iddhipāda 2. Guidelines for Academic Administration Based on the Four Bases of Iddhipāda for Private School Administrators in Khon Kaen Province: 1) Create satisfaction with the development of clear measurement and evaluation tools. 2) Understand, consider, and analyze the strengths and weaknesses of the curriculum to develop it in line with the changing conditions of today's society.