TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP OF SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS IN THE SINGHANATHARACHALAI NETWORK GROUP UNDER THE MAE HONG SON PRIMARY EDUCATIONAL SERVICE AREA OFFICE 1

Abstract

The objectives of this research were to 1) study the transformational leadership of school administrators and 2) study the development guidelines for a transformational leadership of school administrators in the Singhanatharachalai Network Group under the Mae Hong Son Primary Educational Service Area Office 1. The sample group consisted of 97 school administrators and teachers. The research instruments were questionnaires and interview forms. Data were analyzed usage percentages, mean, standard deviations, and content analysis.The results of the research found that the transformational leadership of school administrators were at a high level overall. When consideration each aspect, all aspects were at a high level, ranked from the highest to the lowest as follows; Idealized influence, Inspiration motivation, Individualized consideration, and Intellectual stimulation. The development guidelines for transformational leadership of school administrators consisted of ; Idealized Influence, school administrators should be good role models in all aspects, should clearly communicate the organization’s version, and should build good relationship with all parties. ; Intellectual stimulation, school administrators should promote analytical thinking in solving problems systematically, should promote the use of variety of analytical thinking tools and techniques, and should create an atmosphere conducive to the exchange of ideas to lead for solving work problems. ; Individualized consideration, school administrators should be concerned with the needs of each person, the open communication system should be established, a system for praising and praising personnel should be established, and continuous personnel development should be supported. ; In terms of Inspiration motivation, school administrators should work diligently to set a good role model, should be create an atmosphere and environment for challenging work, and should be promote for the exchange of knowledge and creativity in development innovation.