GUIDELINES FOR DEVELOPING LEADERSHIP IN THE DIGITAL AGE ACCORDING TO BUDDHIST PRINCIPLES OF SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS UNDER THE OFFICE OF SECONDARY EDUCATIONAL SERVICE AREA LOPBURI

Abstract

This research aims to 1) study the digital leadership needs of school administrators, 2) study the methods for developing digital leadership according to Buddhist principles, and 3) propose guidelines for developing digital leadership according to Buddhist principles. This research is a mixed-method research. In part of quantitative research, using a questionnaire with a sample of 285 people. Data were analyzed using research statistics, including frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, and the need values, and qualitative research by interviewing 6 key informants. Data were analyzed using content analysis. The research results found that 1) The overall need for digital leadership of school administrators under the Office of the Secondary Education Service Area, Lopburi Province had a PNImodified index of 0.406. The first-ranked need was information management, followed by ethics in using information technology, having a digital vision, and finally promoting the use of technology in teaching and learning. 2) The method for developing digital leadership according to Buddhist principles was the development of digital leadership of school administrators, consisting of digital vision, information management, promoting the use of technology in teaching and learning, and ethics in using information technology integrated according to Buddhist principles, namely the Dutiyapāpaṇika Sutta, including (1) Cakkhumā, a leader with broad vision; (2) Vidhūro, a leader with capable of erringistering business; (3) Nissayasampanno, a leader with good human relations. 3) The guideline for developing leadership in the digital age according to Buddhist principles, consisting of (1) Cakkhumā (broad vision), executives with administrative vision, communication and leadership ability; (2) Vidhūro (expert in practice), executives with expertise in administration, being leaders, consistently seek knowledge in information technology, managing student and personnel data, implementing information management systems, organizing human resource management systems, organizing online class schedules and school activity management systems; and (3) Nissayasampanno (good human relations), executives with good human relations with colleagues, being experts in using online communication programs or platforms, managing security, using security systems to protect data, and creating networks using information technology.