GUIDELINES FOR DEVELOPING INNOVATIVE LEADERSHIP OF SUBJECT GROUP HEADS IN SMALL-SIZED PRIMARY SCHOOLS UNDER THE SUPHANBURI PRIMARY EDUCATIONAL SERVICE AREA OFFICE 1

Abstract

The objectives of this study were to: 1) examine the current condition, desired condition, and need for innovative leadership development among subject heads in small primary schools under the Suphanburi Primary Educational Service Area Office, Area 1. 2) present guidelines for developing innovative leadership for learning subject group leaders in these schools. A descriptive research method was employed to select the sample group, which consisted of 192 directors of learning subject groups. A questionnaire with a five-point evaluation scale was implemented as the research instrument for data collection. Frequency distribution, mean, and standard deviation were among the statistical methods employed for data analysis.
The results indicated that 1) the current and desired conditions were both of a high quality, with cooperation receiving the highest average score. 2) The most critical need identified was teamwork, with an index PNI modified= 0.70 Guidelines for the development of innovative leadership among subject heads in small primary schools under the jurisdiction of the Suphanburi Primary Educational Service Area Office, Area 1, were categorized into five approaches: fostering creativity, promoting teamwork, creating an innovative organizational atmosphere, and implementing systematic risk management. Systematic monitoring, measurement, and evaluation are implemented to assess these methodologies.