THE GUIDELINES FOR LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT ACCORDING TO THE DUTIYAPAPANIKA SUTTA OF PHRAPARIYATTIDHAMMA SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS IN NONG KHAI PROVINCE

Abstract

               The objectives of this research to study were: 1) the leadership in the Dutiyapapanika Sutta of Phrapariyattidhamma school administrators in Nong Khai Province; 2) the methods of leadership development according to the Dutiyapapanika Sutta of Phrapariyattidhamma school administrators in Nong Khai Province; 3) to propose guidelines for leadership development according to the Dutiyapapanika Sutta of Phrapariyattidhamma school administrators in Nong Khai Province. This study was carried out by means of mixed-method research. It consisted of distributing questionnaires to 182 administrators and teachers teaching in Phrapariyattidhamma Schools in Nong Khai Province. The obtained data were analyzed using basic statistics such as Mean and Standard Deviation, presented in a table with a description. The qualitative research consisted of 1) data analysis by content analysis and 2) interviews of 15 key informants.

The research results were as follows:

               1) The mean value of the leadership in the Dutiyapapanika Sutta of Phrapariyattidhamma school administrators in Nong Khai Province was statistically rated at a high level in all studied aspects.

               2) The leadership development methods according to the Dutiyapapanika Sutta of Phrapariyattidhamma school administrators in Nong Khai Province were that the administrators should be a leader with an inclusive vision and should use the Dhamma principles and ideas that are consistent with future trends. They should be able to manage work well and have expertise in the job. They should be determined to manage to achieve goals, have a clear human relationship.

               3) The guidelines for leadership development according to the Dutiyapapanika Sutta of Phrapariyattidhamma school administrators in Nong Khai Province, corresponding to the interview results of 15 experts and teachers of the educational institutions, were as follows:

               (1) Cakkhumā: the administrators should have a vision per the Dutiyapāpaṇika Sutta with knowledge, well-rounded vision, proper knowledge, broad knowledge, profound knowledge.

               (2) Vidhūro): the administrators should have a suitable learning plan, should be diligent, skillful, determined, and patient to support and follow-up.

               (3) Nissayasampanno: the administrators should understand the problems that may arise during the work, they should understand people and use the right person.