GUIDELINES FOR SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT OF SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS UNDER THE NONGKHAI PRIMARY EDUCATION SERVICE AREA 1

Abstract

The objectives of the research were 1.) to study the actual and desirable conditions of the spiritual leadership of school administrators under the Nong Khai Primary Educational Service Area 1 2.) to study the spiritual leadership development of school administrators under the Nong Khai Primary Educational Service Area 1  by descriptive research method. The sample group is 302 executives and teachers under the Nong Khai Primary Educational Service Area 1 using topographical sampling. Phase 1 quantitative study using the questionnaire has a confidence of the questionnaire 0.986 Use data analysis with statistical values, frequency values, percentage points, standard deviation and order of requirements. Phase 2 Qualitative study by interviewing 5 experts using content analysis and presentation by description.

          The research findings were as follows: the spiritual leadership of school administrators in Nongkhai Primary Educational Service Area 1, The mean of current conditions was at the moderate level, While the overall desirable attributes was at the highest level. The component with the greatest demand was building trust. (PNI_Modified = 0.767)

          The approach for spiritual leadership development of school administrators in Nongkhai Primary Educational Service Area 1 consisted of five attributes: 1) The trust building aspect, the leader should care of other people’s feelings and be mindful of our own emotions and thoughts.  2) The dedication of the public, the leader should be refrain from selfishness and intend to do good for the public, not for his or her own benefits. 3) The honesty aspect, the leaders should manage their work with clarity and accountability, Manage available resources for maximum benefit. 4) The shared vision aspect, the leader should provide opportunities for personals to reflect on problems truthfully, communicate visions and lead to action. 5) The building faith aspect, leaders should be firm and unshakable, neutral and easily accessible, be fair to all parties, know how to be respectful and adapt to the community context.