GUIDELLINES FOR MANAGING THE EDUCATIONAL NETWORK ACCORDING TO THE PRINCIPLES OF DUTIYAPAPANIKADHAMMA OF THE JAISAMAN BAN PAN SCHOOL GROUP PHRA NAKHON SI AYUTTHAYA PROVINCE

Abstract

This research article aimed: 1) to study the needs and requirements for educational network management, 2) to study methods for educational network management based on the principles of Dutiyappaṇikadhamma, and 3) to propose guidelines for educational network management based on the principles of Dutiyappaṇikadhamma of the Jai Saman Ban Paen School Group in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province. This mixed-method research utilized a quantitative approach using a questionnaire survey of the entire research population (89 participants). Data were analyzed using basic statistics (frequencies, percentages, means, and standard deviations). Qualitative research included interviews with seven key informants and data were analyzed using content analysis.

The results revealed: 1) The current state of educational network management was moderate, while the desired state of educational network management was high. The top five needs for educational network management were perceived as mutual perspectives, followed by shared interests and benefits, extensive network member participation, mutual reliance, shared vision, mutual support, and exchange. 2) The methods for educational network management based on the principles of Dutiyappaṇikadhamma of the Jai Saman Ban Paen School Group in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province are described. The essential requirements were: mutual perspective sharing (1) Cakkhum: Teachers must have a shared perspective, be visionary, jointly formulate policies and develop plans, and emphasize cooperation and mutual understanding within the educational network under the management concept of communication and multi-party perception. (2) Vidhūro: Must be knowledgeable, capable, and skilled in performing duties, including non-judgmental or hasty decision-making, considering diverse perspectives and careful observation. (3) Nissayasampanno: Must be a person with good human relations, friendly, pleasant, cheerful, sincere, consistent, friendly, capable of self-reliance and wise cooperation with others. And 3) The educational network management guidelines based on the Dutiyappaṇikadhamma principle of the Jai Saman Ban Paen School Group, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province, consisting of (1) Cakkhum (wisdom and foresight). The school group emphasizes creating shared perception and vision through various methods, namely meetings and exchanges, continuous communication, participation, monitoring and evaluation, and rewards and recognition. (2) Vidhūro (good business management), emphasizing efficient work management. By setting common goals, working as a team, creating solutions. (3) Nissayasampanno (being able to rely on others), creating supportive and interdependent networks through empowerment and participation, creating good communication systems, developing common skills, and creating a culture of support.