The Implementation of Safe School Operations by Schools Under the Jurisdiction of the Nong Khai Primary Educational Service Area Office 2

Abstract

Background and Aims: Education plays an important role in national development, serving as a key process in developing human resources to meet the country's needs and direction. Regarding student safety at school, schools are places where students spend most of their time and are considered their second home. If the school environment is unsafe, it can increase the risk of accidents. The objective of this research is to study the level of implementation of the safe school program in schools under the jurisdiction of the Nong Khai Primary Educational Service Area Office 2, and to compare the level of opinions of personnel regarding the implementation of the safe school program in these schools, classified by position, work experience, and school size. Additionally, the research aims to explore ways to improve the implementation of the safe school program in schools under the jurisdiction of the Nong Khai Primary Educational Service Area Office 2.

Methodology: The sample used in this research consists of 292 personnel from schools under the jurisdiction of the Nong Khai Primary Educational Service Area Office 2. The sample was determined using the Krejcie and Morgan sampling table, with stratified random sampling. The research instruments include a 5-point Likert scale questionnaire and a semi-structured interview, with IOC values ranging from 0.80 to 1.00, and a reliability coefficient of 0.80. The statistical methods used for data analysis include frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, t-test, F-test, and pairwise comparison using Scheffe’s Method.

Results: The findings of the study revealed the following: 1. The overall implementation of the safe school program in schools under the jurisdiction of the Nong Khai Primary Educational Service Area Office 2 is at a high level (\bar{x}= 4.32; S.D.= 0.43). When examined by individual aspects, all aspects are also at a high level. 2. The implementation of the safe school program in schools under the jurisdiction of the Nong Khai Primary Educational Service Area Office 2, when classified by position, showed significant statistical differences at the .05 level, both overall and in individual aspects. 3. The implementation of the safe school program in schools under the jurisdiction of the Nong Khai Primary Educational Service Area Office 2, when classified by work experience, showed no significant differences overall or in individual aspects. 4. The implementation of the safe school program in schools under the jurisdiction of the Nong Khai Primary Educational Service Area Office 2, when classified by school size, showed significant statistical differences overall at the .05 level, and in individual aspects such as education and enforcement. Other aspects showed no significant differences. And 4. The development guidelines for the implementation of the safe school program in schools under the jurisdiction of the Nong Khai Primary Educational Service Area Office 2 indicate that developing a safe school environment is crucial and must be carried out systematically, covering areas such as prevention, education, enforcement, and control activities. In the prevention aspect, it is recommended that homeroom teachers or advisors be assigned to assess students individually. Additionally, physical environments in schools, such as classrooms, laboratories, restrooms, and other areas, should be made safe.

Conclusion: The implementation of the safe school program in schools under the jurisdiction of the Nong Khai Primary Educational Service Area Office 2 is at a high level. The position of personnel and the size of the school have a significant impact on the implementation, while experience does not result in any significant differences. Regarding development, it should be carried out systematically, covering all aspects, with a focus on creating a safe school environment and assessing students individually.