Guidelines For Environmental Administration in Educational Institutions of Tessaban1(Yiamketsuwan) School Under the Samut Prakan Municipality

Abstract

This independent study aimed to 1) examine the level of, 2) compare based on work experience, and 3) propose guidelines for environmental management at Tessaban 1 (Yiamketsuwan) School under The sample consisted of 56 educational personnel. Instruments included a 5-point Likert scale questionnaire (reliability of 0.971) and semi-structured interviews with 3 experts. Data were analyzed using percentage, mean, standard deviation, F - test (One-way ANOVA) and content analysis.

The findings indicated that: Environmental Management Level: The overall and individual aspects were at a moderate level. Management and Policy yielded the highest mean, followed by Learning Process and Activity Organization, while Physical Environment and Sanitation scored the lowest. Comparison Results: No significant differences were found in the opinions of personnel with varying work experiences regarding environmental management, both overall and across all individual aspects. Guidelines for Environmental Management: The experts proposed four key strategies: Policy: Transition to evidence-based management utilizing energy-use metering and digital display technologies. Physical: Upgrade the school waste bank to a digital system integrated with student welfare programs. Learning: Integrate a "One Classroom, One Innovation" curriculum to drive the institution toward national Zero Waste School status. Network: Partner with the community and public health agencies to elevate school sanitation to sustainable HAS (Health, Accessibility, Safety) standards.