A Study of Academic Administration of Primary School in Maewong DistrictsI under Nakhonsawan Primary Educational Service Area Office 2 According to Vuddhidhamma IV

Abstract

 This research Article was to: 1) investigate the academic management practices of school administrators in Mae Wong district, Nakhon Sawan educational district 2, and 2) find strategies for academic management of school administrators in Mae Wong district, Nakhon Sawan educational district 2, based on moral principles. The research methodology employed a mixed-method approach. Quantitative research gathered data from a sample group of 176 individuals, using a questionnaire with a reliability coefficient of 0.93. Data analysis included frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation. Qualitative research utilized interviews with 9 key informants, and data analysis was conducted through content analysis. The research findings were as follows:1. Regarding the academic management practices of school administrators in Mae Wong district, Nakhon Sawan educational district 2, across 5 dimensions, the overall mean score is the highest. And 2. Concerning the strategies for academic management of school administrators in Mae Wong district, Nakhon Sawan educational district 2, based on moral principles: In curriculum development, administrators should analyze the needs of students and the community, listen to relevant stakeholders' feedback, and improve the curriculum structure for efficiency. In learning process development, administrators should conduct planning meetings, listen to feedback, and provide opportunities for knowledgeable individuals to participate in educational direction. In media, innovation, and educational technology development, administrators should plan media development meetings, establish committees for innovation and educational technology development, and listen to suggestions for technology use development, including promoting and developing teachers, media, and teaching and learning innovations. In learning resource development, administrators should invite external and internal experts and local champions with knowledge to listen to suggestions and coordinate cooperation with other educational institutions to jointly develop learning resources. In performance measurement and evaluation development, administrators should organize training, meetings, or seminars, inviting experts to provide knowledge and enhance continuous student assessment and evaluation skills.