Guidelines for Mobilizing Educational Resources to Assist Students at Paknampranwittaya School Prachuapkhirikhan

Abstract

This research purpose is to study 1) the needs of the parents of students at Paknam pranwittaya School, PrachuapKhiriKhan, and 2) the guidelines for mobilizing educational resources to help students at Paknampranwittaya School. The sample group used in the research was 280 parents of students at Paknampranwitthaya School using a simple random sampling method, 156 questionnaires were returned for 96.29 percent. The interviewees included parents, administrators, teachers, school committee members, and 12 alumni. The research instruments were questionnaires and interview forms. Data were analyzed by frequency, percentage, average, standard deviation, and content analysis.

The research results found that 1) the needs of the parents of students at Paknampran witthaya School, PrachuapKhiriKhan, overall and in each aspect, were high. Regarding non-monetary needs, they wanted safety in the school, clean and sufficient restrooms, and access to higher education. In terms of monetary needs, they wanted financial with student loan funds, learning equipment, and tuition fees. 2) Guidelines for mobilizing Educational resources include: 1) organizing a meeting of stakeholders to plan and prepare; 2) appointing orders, working groups, and assigning operations according to responsibilities; 3) coordinating with external agencies to participate in mobilizing educational resources; 4) raising funds from alumni; 5) announcing recognition of supporters; 6) reporting the results of mobilizing educational resources.