The Priority Needs of School Academic Management Based on The Concept of Student Competencies in Response to The Needs of Eastern Economic Corridor

Abstract

This research was conducted by using the multiphase mixed method research which includes both quantitative research and qualitative research. The objective of this research was to analyze the the priority needs of school academic management based on the concept of student competencies in response to the needs of eastern economic corridor. The sample groups were the school expanded educational opportunities in the Eastern Economic Corridor chosen by using Yamane sample size formula (1973: 398) at 95% Confidence Interval with tolerance (e) ± 5%. The research instrument used in this study was the 5-level rating scale questionnaire. The data was analyzed by frequency distribution, percentage, mean, standard deviation, and Modified Priority Needs Index (PNI_modified). The results of the priority needs ranking were as follows: the highest of priority need was the curriculum development. Next was measurement and evaluation. The lowest of priority need was media development learning resources educational innovation and technology. When considering the learner competencies, it was found that the highest of priority was innovative thinking competencies. Next was entrepreneurial competencies. The lowest of priority need was performance in complex environments.