GUIDELINES FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF EDUCATIONAL ACCORDING TO THE PRINCIPLES OF APARIHANIYADHAMMA FOR SECONDARY SCHOOL UNDER THE PATHUMTHANI PRIMARY EDUCATION SERVICE AREA 1

Abstract

This research aims to 1) study the administration of the opportunity expansion school, 2) study the administration process of the school according to the principle of Aparihniyadhamma and 3) propose guidelines for the administration of the school according to the principle of Aparihniyadhamma. This research is a mixed-method research using a questionnaire with a sample of 225 people. The data were analyzed using research statistics, including percentage, mean, and standard deviation. Qualitative research used interviews with 5 key informants. The data were analyzed using content analysis. The research results found that 1) The overall administration of the opportunity expansion school showed high opinions. When considering each aspect, the opinions were high in all 4 aspects, namely budget administration, academic administration, personnel administration, and general administration, respectively. 2) The administration process of the school according to the principle of Aparihniyadhamma (1) Academic administration: There were frequent meetings to plan, set guidelines for academic work together, continuously monitored and evaluated, followed the rules and regulations, knew their own roles and responsibilities, listened to suggestions from all personnel, and created a school curriculum that was consistent with the needs of the community. (2) Budget administration: There was a budget plan and procurement that complied with the rules and regulations, and all processes could be verified and provided resources to develop the educational institution and there was a meeting before deciding to spend the budget. (3) In terms of human resource management, there were frequent meetings to create understanding in the work, respected the rights and duties of teachers, no prejudice against subordinates, arranged people appropriately for the work, supported teachers to have knowledge, skills and academic status, took care of behavior, prevented disciplinary offenses, build morale and encouragement for teachers and personnel, strengthen unity, supported teachers and personnel to receive various welfare benefits. (4) In terms of general administration, there were frequent meetings to create knowledge and understanding in the work, carried out activities together, adhered to rules and regulations, did not overthrow important work steps of the school, created public relations media, build good relationships between the school and the community, organized religious activities, and cooperated with the temple in various activities. And 3) The management guidelines of educational institutions according to the principle of Aparihniyadhamma were guidelines for creating an organization to be an organization of cooperation, strengthen unity, shared responsibility, resulting in no conflict within the organization, there was monitoring and evaluation of work results, adherence to rules and regulations, promoted the efficient use of resources, orderly, transparent, and auditable, created good relationships with the community and society, as well as take care of prevention, and build morale for teachers and personnel, resulting in both the quality of life of people in the organization and cultural development of the organization, leading to happiness and prosperity of the group.