The Skill of School Administration in the 21st Century by Sappurisa Dhammas Seven Principal Under the Office of Khon Kaen Primary Educational Service Area 4

Abstract

          The objectives of this research were: (1) to study the skills of school administration in the 21^st Century according to the Seven Sappurisa Dhammas of administrators under the Khon Kaen Primary Education Service Area Office 4; (2) to propose the guideline for the development of school administration in the 21^st Century according to the Seven Sappurisa Dhammas of administrators under the Khon Kaen Primary Education Service Area Office 4. This study was carried out utilizing the mixed research methodology. The samples included 269 administrators and teachers that were the heads of four departments. The tools used in this research were a questionnaire with a reliability value of 0.96 and a structured interview form. The statistics used in this research were: Frequency, Percentage, Mean and Standard Deviation.
          The research results were as follows:
          1) The skills of school administration in the 21^st Century, according to the Seven Sappurisa Dhammas of administrators under the Office of Khon Kaen Primary Education Service Area 4, were overall rated at the highest level of practice. The most practical aspect was ‘technology skills,' followed by ‘skills of working as a team and ‘communication skills’ respectively. The least minor practical aspect was the 'skill of making a decision.
          2) The guideline for the development of school administration in the 21^st Century according to the Seven Sappurisa Dhammas of administrators under the Khon Kaen Primary Education Service Area Office 4 is that administrators should be technologically up-to-date, able to provide technology to manage various aspects of the school, and use a way of engaging and sharing ideas. They should use ethical principles to solve problems and choose the right way to solve problems for the best benefit of the organization. Administrators should manage school resources effectively and have methods to encourage personnel to be creative and express their opinions. They should have good communication skills and use clear communication and coordination technology to increase operational standards focusing on improving the efficiency of the school's work.