The Administration of Educational Institutions by the Principles of Good Governance Under the Jurisdiction of the Sisaket Primary Educational Service Area Office 1

Abstract

Background and Aims: School administration based on the principles of good governance is an approach that emphasizes transparency, accountability, and participation in educational management, aiming to enhance the quality and efficiency of schools. The Sisaket Primary Educational Service Area Office 1 has implemented good governance principles in school administration to promote fairness and sustainably respond to the needs of the community. The objectives of this research were to: (1) study the administration of educational institutions based on the principles of good governance under the Sisaket Primary Educational Service Area Office 1; (2) compare the administration of educational institutions based on the principles of good governance under the Sisaket Primary Educational Service Area Office 1, classified by school size and work experience; and (3) explore approaches to promoting the administration of educational institutions based on the principles of good governance under the Sisaket Primary Educational Service Area Office 1.

Methodology: The sample group used in this research consisted of teachers and staff in basic educational institutions under the Sisaket Primary Educational Service Area Office 1 for the academic year 2024, totaling 320 individuals. The sample size was determined according to the table of Krejcie and Morgan, and the group was selected using cluster sampling. The research instrument was a 5-point Likert scale questionnaire, which yielded a content validity index ranging from 0.888 to 0.895, and the overall reliability coefficient of the questionnaire was 0.890. The statistical methods used for data analysis included frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, t-test, and F-test.

Results: The research findings revealed that: (1) the administration of educational institutions based on the principles of good governance under the Sisaket Primary Educational Service Area Office 1, both overall and in each specific area, was at a high level; (2) the administration of educational institutions based on the principles of good governance under the Sisaket Primary Educational Service Area Office 1, classified by school size, showed no significant differences, while classification by work experience revealed statistically significant differences at the 0.05 level; and (3) the approaches to promoting the administration of educational institutions based on the principles of good governance under the Sisaket Primary Educational Service Area Office 1 consisted of six areas: (1) the principle of ethics, (2) the principle of rule of law, (3) the principle of transparency, (4) the principle of participation, (5) the principle of fairness, and (6) the principle of efficiency.

Conclusion: The administration of educational institutions based on the principles of good governance emphasizes transparency and accountability in decision-making, prioritizing the participation of all stakeholders and resource efficiency. Adherence to ethical principles and the rule of law helps build trust and credibility in the management process. Therefore, applying the principles of good governance is a crucial tool for developing educational quality and effective management.