GUIDELINES FOR STRATEGIC TRANSFORMATION MANAGEMENT OF SMALL-SIZED SCHOOLS UNDER BUENG KAN PRIMARY EDUCATIONAL SERVICE AREA OFFICE

Abstract

          The objectives of this research were to 1) to study the actual conditions and desired conditions of strategic transformational management of small-sized schools under Bueng Kan Primary Educational Service Area Office and 2) To study strategic transformational management guidelines of small-sized schools under Bueng Kan Primary Educational Service Area Office. The sample group included school administrators and teachers, totaling 255 individuals. The sample size was determined using Krejcie and Morgan's table and simple random sampling method. In Phase 1, quantitative data was collected through a questionnaire with a questionnaire reliability coefficient of 0.976. Data analysis involved descriptive statistics: frequencies, percentages, means, standard deviations, and ranking the importance of necessary requirements. In Phase 2, qualitative data was collected through interviews with qualified individuals to identify strategies for managing strategic change in small-sized schools. Content analysis was used to analyze the data, followed by a descriptive presentation method.