THE DEVELOPMENT OF A PARTICIPATORY MODEL FOR MODERN ACADEMIC MANAGEMENT TO ENHANCE STUDENT QUALITY AT MAHACHANACHAI WITTHAYAKHOM SCHOOL, UNDER THE OFFICE OF SECONDARY EDUCATION SERVICE AREA, SISAKET AND YASOTHON PROVINCES

Abstract

This study aims to develop a modern participation model for academic administration to enhance student quality at Mahachanachai Witthayakhom School, under the jurisdiction of the Sisaket-Yasothon Secondary Education Service Area Office. The research was conducted in four phases: (1) examining the current conditions and needs, (2) developing the model, (3) implementing the model, and (4) evaluating and refining the model. Research instruments included questionnaires, interviews, and a five-point Likert scale questionnaire. Data were analyzed using mean, standard deviation, and content analysis.The findings revealed that: (1) the current state and needs for participation in academic administration were at a high level; (2) participation in academic administration comprises four key components: decision-making participation, operational participation, evaluation participation, and public relations participation; (3) the modern academic administration model encompasses 12 key areas, such as curriculum development, assessment and evaluation, and research for educational quality improvement; and (4) the developed model was practical and effective in enhancing student quality.