RISK MANAGEMENT OF SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS UNDER SONGKHLA PRIMARY EDUCATIONAL SERVICE AREA OFFICE 1

Abstract

This research aimed to achieve three key objectives; 1) to investigate the risk management practices implemented by school administrators in Songkhla Primary Educational Service Area Office One, 2) to compare teachers' perceptions of the risk management practices based on their educational level, work experience, and school size; and 3) to propose recommendations for enhancing the risk management of school administrators in Songkhla Primary Educational Service Area Office One. In this study 285 teachers selected through stratified random sampling with consideration of different school sizes, were asked to complete a five-point Likert scale questionnaire with an overall reliability coefficient of 0.97. The statistical methods used for data analysis included frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, t-test, and one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA). The main research findings indicate that: 1) The overall risk management practices of school administrators under Songkhla Primary Educational Service Area Office One perceived by the teacher participants was at a high level, as well as across each specific aspect. 2) The teachers' perceptions of risk management practices among school administrators affiliating with Songkhla Primary Educational Service Area Office One, irrespective of teachers' educational level, work experience, or school size showed no statistically significant differences. 3) Based on the teachers' opinions, practical recommendations for risk management by school administrators under Songkhla Primary Educational Service Area Office One included revising strategic plans to align with the school contexts and current situations, encouraging teachers to adapt teaching practices appropriately to prevailing circumstances, assigning tasks according to teachers' expertise, developing systematic plans and projects for budget expenditures, and establishing mutual agreements with teachers regarding school work guidelines.