Guidelines for Developing Global Leadership Competencies of Chinese Directors of Confucius Institutes and Confucius Classrooms in Thailand

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Wanicha Arpangpan
Nantarat Charoenkul

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The objectives of this research article were 1) to study the current situation, desired state, and necessary needs in developing global leadership competencies of Chinese directors of Confucius Institutes and Confucius classrooms in Thailand; and 2) to propose guidelines for developing global leadership competencies of Chinese directors of Confucius Institutes and Confucius classrooms in Thailand. This was a survey research. The population consisted of 16 Chinese directors of Confucius Institutes and Confucius Classrooms, and a sample of 78 Chinese  teachers/instructors at Confucius Institutes and Confucius Classrooms, totaling 94 individuals. Data collection instruments included questionnaires and an evaluation form for the suitability and feasibility of the proposed guidelines. Statistical analyses included frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, Priority Needs Index, and content analysis. The research findings revealed that 1) the current and desired state in development of global leadership competence among the Chinese directors of Confucius Institutes and Confucius Classrooms in Thailand were generally at the high level. The aspect with the highest priority index was knowledge, specifically global knowledge and technological knowledge. This was followed by skills, specifically complex thinking skills. The aspect with the lowest priority index was personal characteristics, specifically a globalized mindset; 2) guidelines for developing global leadership competence among the Chinese directors of Confucius Institutes and Confucius Classrooms in Thailand were also discussed. It comprised four main approaches: 1) enhancing international knowledge through practical work, with two sub-approaches and 16 implementation methods; 2) reforming technological competencies through practical work, with two sub-approaches and 14 implementation methods; 3) strengthening complex thinking skills through practical application, with two sub-approaches and 10 implementation methods; and 4) developing a globalized mindset through practical application, with two sub-approaches and 13 implementation methods.

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Arpangpan , W. ., & Charoenkul, N. . (2026). Guidelines for Developing Global Leadership Competencies of Chinese Directors of Confucius Institutes and Confucius Classrooms in Thailand. The Journal of Research and Academics, 9(2), 208–226. retrieved from https://so06.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/jra/article/view/283840
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