Academic Administration Approaches Based on the Concept of Learning Skills In The 21st Century of Schools Under the Nakhon Pathom Secondary Educational Service Area Office

Abstract

       The objectives of this research were to: 1) study priority needs of academic administration based on 21st century learning skills concept in schools under the Nakhon Pathom Secondary Educational Service Area Office, 2) develop approaches to academic administration based on the 21st century learning skills concept, and 3) evaluate these approaches. This study employed a multi-phase mixed methods design.  Quantitative data were collected from 334 participants using proportional stratified random sampling. Research instruments comprised questionnaires assessing current and desirable conditions. Qualitative data were collected through in-depth interviews with 11 experts selected by purposive sampling. Focus group discussions and approach evaluation were conducted with 7 experts selected by purposive sampling. The research tools included focus group recording forms and approach evaluation forms. Data were analyzed using percentage, frequency distribution, arithmetic mean, standard deviation, Priority Needs Index (PNImodified), mode, and content analysis.

        The findings revealed that: 1) The priority needs for academic administration based on 21st century learning skills were ranked as follows: curriculum development, learning management, and measurement and evaluation. 2) The approaches to academic administration comprised 3 main approaches, 33 secondary approaches, and 74 procedures. 3) The evaluation of these approaches including main approaches, secondary approaches, and procedures - showed the highest level of feasibility, appropriateness, utility, and accuracy.