Academic Administration of Educational Institution Administrators Under the Phatthalung Provincial Administrative Organization

Abstract

The objectives of this research were as follows: (1) to examine the level of academic administration among educational institution administrators, (2) to compare the academic administration practices of these administrators based on their administrative experience and the size of their schools, and (3) to explore development strategies for enhancing academic administration among educational institution administrators under the Phatthalung Provincial Administrative Organization. The sample group in this research consisted of teachers in educational institutions under the Phatthalung Provincial Administrative Organization. The sample size was determined using the Krejci and Morgan's ready-made table. The sample size was 144 people. Then, stratified random sampling was conducted according to the size of the educational institution. Then, a simple random sampling method was used by the method of no-repeat sampling. The research utilized a questionnaire as the primary instrument, which achieved a consistency index of 1.00 and a reliability coefficient of 0.974 and interview. The statistical methods employed for data analysis included percentage, mean, standard deviation, t-test, and testing for F-values. The findings of the research were as follows: The objectives of this research were as follows: (1) to examine the level of academic administration among educational institution administrators under the Phatthalung Provincial Administrative Organization Academic administration of school administrators under the Phatthalung Provincial Administrative Organization, overall and in each aspect, was at a high level (= 4.307, SD=.298). The aspect with the highest average value was school curriculum development (2) A comparison of the academic administration practices of school administrators, classified by administrative experience and school size, revealed significant differences in opinions regarding academic administration practices, either overall or in individual aspects. (3) Recommendations for improving academic administration among educational institution administrators under the Phatthalung Provincial Administrative Organization emphasized the importance of aligning curriculum development with contemporary needs, organizing comprehensive teaching and learning activities, utilizing diverse and engaging teaching media, prioritizing experiential learning, and implementing regular supervision to address challenges effectively. These measures aim to facilitate student development, provide clear pathways to achieving goals, and promote rapid success, aligning with the organization's vision and objectives.