STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CURRICULUM FOR A SUSTAINABLE LOCAL DEVELOPMENT OF RAJABHAT UNIVERSITY IN THE NORTHERN AREA

Abstract

This research article aims to study the current situation, desired situation and necessary needs. Develop and review strategies and implementation manuals and review and evaluate strategies and manuals for driving the management of early childhood education curriculum for sustainable local development of the Northern Rajabhat University Group. It is a mixed-method, multi-stage design. The sample group/key informants are 150 people involved in answering the questionnaire. Interviewed 9 qualified persons, held a group discussion workshop with 9 persons, and checked for accuracy and appropriateness with 11 persons. To assess the feasibility and usefulness of 150 people, the target group was specifically selected. The research instruments were questionnaires, semi-structured interviews, workshop minutes, appropriateness check forms, and feasibility and usefulness assessment forms. Data were collected using questionnaires, semi-structured in-depth interviews, recordings and assessments. Content was analyzed using SWOT Matrix and TOWs Matrix. Statistics used in research and data analysis include percentage, frequency, mean, standard deviation, and Priority Need Index (PNI). The research results found that the current conditions were overall at a high level and the desired conditions were overall at the highest level. Overall needs are at a high level (PNI Modified = 0.17). Develop and review strategies consisting of: Vision, Mission, Objectives, Strategic Issues, Measures, Plans and Projects and the results of the evaluation of strategies and management manuals for early childhood education curriculum for sustainable local development of the Northern Rajabhat University Group. Overall accuracy and appropriateness were 90.91%. Overall feasibility and usefulness were at the highest level.