ADMINISTRATION OF EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS ACCORDING TO THE FOUR SUBLIME STATES OF MIND OF EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION ADMINISTRATORS UNDER THE OFFICE OF PHRA NAKHON SI AYUTTHAYA PRIMARY EDUCATIONAL SERVICE AREA 1

Abstract

The research objectives were as following: 1) To study the needs and necessities of educational institution administration of educational institution administrators, 2) To study educational institution administration methods of administrators of educational institutions, and 3) To propose guidelines for educational institution administration according to the Four Sublime States of Mind (Brahmavihra) of educational institution administrators under the jurisdiction of the Office of Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Primary Educational Service Area 1. This study used a mixed method research. The data of quantitative research were collected by questionnaire from 121 administrators and teachers. The statistics used were mean, standard deviation and necessary needs.  The qualitative data were collected by semi-structured interviews with 5 key- informants and analyzed by content analysis. The research results found that: 1) The needs and necessities of educational institution administration of educational institution administrators under the jurisdiction of the Office of Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Primary Educational Service Area 1 were at a high level overall. In descending order, the highest level was on general administration (PNImodified =0.193), followed by academic administration (PNImodified=0.190), personnel management (PNImodified =0.180) and budget management (PNImodified=0.162) respectively. 2) The methods of educational institution administration according to the four principles of Brahmavihra of educational institution administrators under the jurisdiction of the Office of Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Primary Educational Service Area 1 were as following: 2.1) General administration; there were supporting and cooperation with other organizations through modern technology. 2.2) Academic administration; classroom research, media development and technology development should be supported by schools. 2.3) Personnel management; human resource planning and working load should be matched with educational development plan. 2.4) Budget management; the income and expenditure estimation plans, a person responsible for organizing a financial, accounting and supplies management system, and inspecting and supervising spending should be set up and arranged.  If the 4 principles of Brahmavihra were applied in management, it would lead to efficient management according to the set goals. 3) The guidelines for educational institution administration according to the four principles of Brahmavihra of educational institution administrators under the jurisdiction of the Office of Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Primary Educational Service Area 1 in all four areas were: in academic administration; to promote classroom research, innovative media development and educational technology for learning development and management in educational institutions. Budget management; to have estimate income and expenses plan, persons responsible for budget management, a system for monitoring expenditures according to the action plan, and tracking and auditing of the budget with precision and transparency.   Human resource management; to set up personnel work plans in line with the educational development plan, recruitment and appointment of personnel with specific qualifications and skills, and a registration and bio-data system of teachers and personnel.  General administration; to promote coordination with all relevant sectors by using modern technology and quick access to information sources according to the body of knowledge.