ADVISORY SYSTEM AT RAJABHAT UNIVERSITY DEMONSTRATION SCHOOLS IN THE LOWER NORTHERN REGION

Abstract

The purposes of this research were 1) to study current conditions, problems, and obstacles of the advisory system of Demonstration Schools of Rajabhat Universities in the Lower Northern Region and 2) to develop and assess qualities of the advisory system of Demonstration Schools of Rajabhat Universities in the Lower Northern Region. The research was divided into 2 phases. Phase 1, a study of the current situation, problems, and obstacles of the advisory system of Demonstration Schools of Rajabhat Universities in the Lower Northern Region. The research was conducted using 1) a semi-structured interview and
2) a questionnaire-based survey on current status, problems, and obstacles. Phase 2,
a development and evaluation of the advisory system quality. The research implemented
1) a draft of advisory system and 2) a quality evaluation form of the advisory system. Data were analyzed by means, standard deviations and content analysis.

The results were as follows: 1. the current state of the overall advisory was at moderate level described by the advisor and the mechanism system using the advisory system. The study also indicated low-level operation of the advisory system. The item with the lowest level was administrative status. The highest problem and obstacle were found in the school's inability to provide a workplace for individual counseling in proportional and appropriate setting. 2. The result of a development and evaluation of the advisory system quality was divided into four components: 1) Inputs were included determining the process of developing operational guidelines, supporting facilities and building operational support functions 2) Processes were composed of performance of duties and scope of work, advisor selection criteria, advisors training and development (3) Outputs were consisted of the advisory system quality and student attributes, and (4) Feedback were contained satisfaction of students, parents, and advisors. The results of the quality assessment of the advisory system were at high and highest level.