Journal of Innovation in Administration and Educational Management

Developing Policy Proposals to Reduce Inequality in Quality Education under Kalasin Primary Educational Service Area Office 2 Using User Experience Research

2024-11-23T08:58:57+07:00

This research employed User Experience (UX) Research with the objectives 1) to examine the current and desired states of reducing educational inequality under the jurisdiction of the Kalasin Primary Educational Service Area Office 2, 2) to develop policy recommendations for addressing educational inequality, and 3) to evaluate the proposed policies. The study adopted a qualitative research framework, focusing on the Kalasin Primary Educational Service Area Office 2. The sample consisted of 14 participants, including educational administrators, school administrators, and educational personnel, selected through purposive sampling. The research instruments included a semi-structured interview and an evaluation form assessing propriety, feasibility, and utility. Data analysis involved calculating the mean and standard deviation. The findings revealed three key outcomes: 1) policy recommendations emerged from content analysis, encompassing budget allocation, personnel distribution, health and safety, and access to educational resources; 2) six components of the policy recommendations were formulated, including vision, mission, goals, objectives, strategies, and practices; and 3) the proposed policies were highly rated in terms of propriety, feasibility, and utility.

Guidelines for Ethical Leadership among School Administrators in the Secondary Educational Service Area Office Nakhon Sawan

2024-11-19T20:49:53+07:00

This research aimed to 1) study the ethical leadership of school administrators in the Secondary Educational Service Area Office, Nakhon Sawan and 2) examine guidelines for developing ethical leadership among school administrators in the Secondary Educational Service Area Office, Nakhon Sawan. The research was divided into two phases. The first phase investigated the ethical leadership of school administrators in the Secondary Educational Service Area Office, Nakhon Sawan. The sample group comprised 317 educational personnel, selected through stratified random sampling. The data collection instrument was a set of questionnaires using a 5-point rating scale. Data were analyzed through percentage, mean, and standard deviation. The second phase focused on identifying guidelines for developing ethical leadership among school administrators in the Secondary Educational Service Area Office, Nakhon Sawan. The informants included three experts in educational institution management, each holding a doctorate degree. Data was collected through interviews and analyzed using content analysis. The results of the research were as follows: 1. The overall level of ethical leadership among school administrators in the Secondary Educational Service Area Office, Nakhon Sawan, was rated at the highest level. Among the specific aspects, care and empathy for others scored the highest, while fairness scored the lowest. 2. The study identified five key guidelines for developing ethical leadership in school administrators: Administrators should clearly communicate performance evaluation criteria and ensure evaluations are conducted in accordance with these criteria; remain neutral and impartial; provide opportunities for staff to freely express their ideas; pay attention to staff welfare and demonstrate care and empathy; and respect human dignity.

The Role of Local Politicians in Integrated Community Waste Management with Participation of Government and People in Lai Hin Sub-District Municipality, Ko Kha District, Lampang Province

2024-11-20T07:36:09+07:00

This research article aimed to study the role of local politicians in integrated community waste management involving the participation of government and residents in Lai Hin Subdistrict Municipality, Ko Kha District, Lampang Province. This study employed a quantitative research approach. The sample group consisted of 372 individuals aged 18 years and older living in Lai Hin Subdistrict Municipality, selected from a total population of 5,229 people. The sample size was determined using Taro Yamane's formula. The research instrument was a questionnaire assessing the roles of local politicians in integrated participatory waste management among the government and the people in Lai Hin Subdistrict Municipality. Descriptive statistics, including frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation, were used to analyze the data.

The results revealed that the overall role of local politicians in integrated community waste management, with participation from the government and the residents, was at a moderate level. When considering individual aspects, the highest mean value was observed for behavior appropriate to one's status, which was rated at a high level. This was followed by self-awareness regarding assigned roles and responsibilities, rated at a moderate level. The evaluation of duty performance was also at a moderate level. The aspect with the lowest mean value was being a role model in performing duties, which was rated at a moderate level.

Evaluation of the Competency-Based Curriculum Development at Ban Kleadkeaw (Sise) School Using Kirkpatrick's Evaluation Model

2024-11-14T07:41:31+07:00

This research is an evaluation study of a competency-based school curriculum development project at Ban Kleadkeaw (Sise) School using Kirkpatrick's evaluation model. The objectives of the study were to evaluate 1) reactions 2) learning 3) behavior and 4) results. The participants included 12 teachers from Ban Kleadkeaw (Sise) School and 56 students from grades 3 and 6. The research instruments consisted of four tools: a questionnaire, a test, a supervision form, and a competency evaluation form for students. The statistical methods used for data analysis included frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, and t-test. The research findings were as follows: 1. Reactions evaluation - the overall satisfaction level of the teachers was high (= 3.98, SD = 0.45) 2. Learning evaluation - the teachers' post-test scores after the curriculum development were significantly higher than their pre-test scores at the 0.05 level 3. Behavior evaluation - the supervision of the teachers' learning management process showed an overall performance level of high ( = 3.61, SD = 0.75) 4. Results evaluation - the assessment of competencies for Grade 3 students, the competency in communication was rated above expectations. However, the competency in living with nature and sustainable science was at the "developing" level, while most other competencies were rated at the "achieved" level. For Grade 6 students, the competencies in self-management, teamwork, and active citizenship were rated at the "achieved" level, while critical thinking, communication, and living with nature were rated at the "developing" level.

Enhancing Learning Achievement and Artificial Intelligence Technology Skills to Promote Learning and Educational Equity for Teachers and Educational Personnel at Chanthaburi Provincial Office of Learning Encouragement

2024-11-14T07:35:54+07:00

This study aims 1) to enhance achievement in developing digital innovation media using artificial intelligence (AI) technology 2) to improve learner quality and develop skills in using AI technology 3) to examine the relationship between variables and 4) to explore success factors in improving learning achievement and AI technology skills among teachers and educational personnel at Chanthaburi Provincial Office of Learning Encouragement. The research methodology employed participatory action research, organizing training on the use of Generative AI (ChatGPT) for lesson preparation in a new format. A total of 129 participants were selected using simple random sampling. These participants consisted of administrators and educational personnel from the Chanthaburi Provincial Office of Learning Encouragement. The research tools included pre- and post-tests analyzed using paired t-tests, descriptive statistics, mean, standard deviation, correlation coefficients, and satisfaction questionnaires. The study results revealed that 1) a comparison of learning outcomes before and after the training using paired t-tests showed a statistically significant difference (p < 0.05), with post-training scores being higher than pre-training scores, 2) the development of learning achievement in AI technology skills, in terms of knowledge and skills, showed mean improvements of 2.30 and 2.45, respectively, categorized as very good quality, 3) the correlation between training and achievement was very high, with a coefficient (r) of 0.85, and 4) success factors included practical training and content quality, which were applied to improve teaching effectiveness and innovation at a higher level. The training significantly enhanced teaching efficiency and innovation. In conclusion, the research tools met all criteria, with their reliability ranging from high to very high.