THE GUIDELINES FOR DEVELOPING PROACTIVE BEHAVIORS OF SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS IN MUEANG MAE HONG SON DISTRICT UNDER MAE HONG SON PRIMARY EDUCATIONAL SERVICE AREA OFFICE 1

Abstract

The research objectives were: 1) to examine the current and desirable conditions, and the priority needs index for proactive work behaviors; 2) to establish guidelines for developing proactive work behaviors; and 3) to validate the accuracy and appropriateness of the proposed guidelines for developing proactive work behaviors among school administrators in Mueang Mae Hong Son District, under Mae Hong Son Primary Educational Service Area Office 1. The sample consisted of 181 government teachers in the 2024 academic year. The target groups comprised 11 scholars interviewed and nine scholars who verified the accuracy and appropriateness of the proposed guidelines. This research employed a mixed–methods approach and utilized four data collection instruments: component synthesis forms, questionnaires, interview forms, and focus group discussion records. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, including frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, and the Priority Needs Index (PNI). Qualitative data were analyzed through content analysis by categorizing or grouping data, summarizing consistent key points, and presenting the findings in a descriptive narrative form.

The research findings revealed that: 1) The current conditions were overall at a high level, while the desired conditions were overall at the highest level. The priority needs index indicated that "creative initiative" was the highest–priority aspect for further development. 2) The proposed guidelines for developing proactive work behaviors among school administrators, based on the top three components ranked by the modified priority needs index, are as follows: (1) Creative initiative should be enhanced through workshops, study visits, and the promotion of technology utilization in work processes; (2) Preventive problem–solving should emphasize awareness of the importance of problem prevention, foster collaborative networks, and incorporate annual reviews of operational plans; and (3) Expressing personal opinions should be supported through training in psychological principles, communication techniques and skills, along with supervision and follow–up and 3) The verification of the accuracy and appropriateness of the proposed development guidelines for proactive work behaviors indicated that all items were 100% accurate and appropriate.