Skills of Educational Institution Administrators in the 21st Century under the Office of the Vocational Education Commission Pathum Thani Province

Abstract

Background and Aims: The world in the 21^st century has undergone marked changes from the 20^th century, especially in the advancement of digital technology. This makes our world noticeably borderless or narrower. This change has a huge impact on all sectors. Including administration in educational institutions in the new era educational administrators in the 21^st century must therefore play an important role in setting directions, policies, and leading educational institutions to success. With outstanding characteristics such as high intellectual skills professionalism in management Having a creative mind, a good attitude, and a broad vision. This research has the following objectives: (1) Study the level of skills of educational institution administrators in the 21^st century under the Office of the Vocational Education Commission, Pathum Thani Province. (2) Compare the level of opinions of personnel on the skills of educational institution administrators in the 21^st century under the Office of the Vocational Education Commission, Pathum Thani Province. Classified by educational level, position, and work experience. (3) Study guidelines for developing the skills of educational institution administrators in the 21^st century under the Office of the Vocational Education Commission, Pathum Thani Province.

Methodology: The sample group used in the research was 348 personnel under the Office of the Vocational Education Commission, Pathum Thani Province, in the academic year 2023, which were obtained by stratified random sampling. The research instrument consisted of a questionnaire that was a 5-level rating scale with an IOC value in the range of 0.80 - 1.00 and a confidence value of 0.88. In addition, a structured interview was used as a secondary tool to supplement additional information. For the statistics used in data analysis, such as frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation, T-test, F-test and pairwise difference test using Scheffe' method.

Results: The results of the research found that (1) skills of educational institution administrators in the 21^st century under the Office of the Vocational Education Commission, Pathum Thani Province overall, it was at the "high" level. When considering each aspect, it was found that the skills of school administrators in the 21^st century were at the "high" level in every aspect. (2) Results of a comparative analysis of the skills of school administrators in the 21^st century, classified by educational level, position, and work experience found that: 1) Skills of educational institution administrators according to educational level and position Overall, the differences were statistically significant at the .05 level. 2) Skills of school administrators according to work experience. Overall, they are not different. (3) Guidelines for developing the skills of school administrators in the 21^st century. It was found that administrators organized workshops to provide teachers with knowledge and understanding about using the curriculum. As well as developing a competency-based teaching curriculum in collaboration with business establishments and outside agencies. There is also personnel development to create innovations, technology, and inventions for teaching and learning. Use technology to learn and there are adequate learning resources with information technology systems available Promote and support teachers and instructors to have knowledge and understanding and be able to follow measurement and evaluation regulations correctly.

Conclusion: Skills of educational administrators in the 21^st century. Administrators understand principles and concepts. management theory Able to apply and manage according to the situation effectively, able to manage resources efficiently, systematically and to maximum benefit.