Guidelines for Management Skills Development of School Administrators in the Digital Era under the Secondary Educational Service Area Office Si Sa Ket Yasothon

Abstract

administrators in the digital age under the secondary educational service area office Si Sa Ket Yasothon; (2) compare the level of management skills of school administrators in the digital era under the secondary educational service area office Si Sa Ket Yasothon, classified by positions, work experience and school size ; (3) study guidelines for developing management skills of school administrators in the digital era under the secondary educational service area office Si Sa Ket Yasothon. The sample used in this research consisted of two groups totaling 346 participants: school administrators and teachers. The sample was broken down into 23 school administrators and 323 teachers. The sample size was determined according to the Krejcie and Morgan table (1970) and stratified random sampling was used according to the size of the school. The research instruments were a semi-structural interview and a five-rating scale questionnaires with a confidence value equivalent to .97 and semi-structured interviews. Statistics used in the data analysis included percentage, mean, standard deviation, t-test, and F-test. The LSD paired test was applied for multiple comparisons. Qualitative data were analyzed using content analysis.

        The research findings were as follows: 1) Management skills of school administrators in the digital age under the secondary educational service area office Si Sa Ket Yasothon was at a high level (x̄ = 4.27) According to criteria (Boonchom Srisa-ard, 2017). 2) According to the comparison of  the level of management skills of school administrators in the digital age under the secondary educational service area office Si Sa Ket Yasothon, classified by positions and work experience as a whole, they are significantly different at the .01 level. Classified by school size, it was found that overall and each aspect were statistically significant differences at the .05 level. 3) Guidelines for management skills of school administrators in the digital age under the secondary educational service area office Si Sa Ket Yasothon consisted of (1) Technological and digital skills – Administrators should have the ability to use and integrate digital technology, AI, in management, assessment, and learning support to enhance educational quality and prepare for changes in the digital age. (2) Interpersonal skills – Administrators should have the ability to build positive relationships and create a collaborative and motivating work environment to promote unity and enhance performance. (3) Conceptual and Creative Thinking Skills – Administrators should have the ability to analyze, strategize, and develop innovative solutions suited to the context in order to enhance educational institutions in alignment with changes in the education system. (4) Communication and Language Skills – Administrators should have the ability to convey information clearly both within and outside the organization, the use of Thai and foreign languages alongside technology to enhance communication efficiency and understanding.