GUIDELINES FOR DEVELOPING INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP IN THE DIGITAL ERA BASED ON THE THREEFOLD TRAINING PRINCIPLES (TRISIKKHĀ) AMONG TEACHERS IN THE PHANIAT SCHOOL GROUP IN PHRA NAKHON SI AYUTTHAYA PROVINCE

Abstract

This research article aimed to: 1) study the state of instructional leadership development in the digital era, 2) study methods of instructional leadership development in the digital era based on the principles of Threefold Training (Trisikh ), and 3) study guidelines for instructional leadership development in the digital era based on the Threefold Training among teachers in the Peniat School group, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province. This employed a mixed-methods research design, consisting of questionnaires administered to the entire research population of 146 individuals, with data analyzed using percentages, means, and standard deviations, and interviews with 7 key informants using a semi-structured interview guide, with data analyzed using content analysis.

The research findings showed that: 1) The overall and all aspects of instructional leadership development in the digital era were at a high level. 2) Methods of leadership development based on the Threefold Training consisted of: (1) Morality (Sīla): promoting adherence to ethics and responsibility in the appropriate use of technology through digital ethics training, creating a code of ethics for digital leaders, and training discipline in the ethical use of technology; (2) Concentration (Sam dhi): developing concentration through mindfulness training, systematic time management, and creating routines that promote purpose and self-discipline; and (3) Wisdom (Paññ ): developing wisdom through lifelong learning and developing skills in the creative use of technology. and create a shared learning exchange space. 3) Guidelines for instructional leadership development in the digital era based on the integrated Threefold Training principles. The development of leadership for teachers in the digital age should integrate the Threefold Training principles with the learning management process in a balanced way, emphasizing (1) Morality (Sīla), developing body and speech based on the Five Precepts, focusing on cultivating virtue, responsibility, discipline, and safety in the use of technology; (2) Concentration (Sam dhi), developing concentration through mindfulness training, self-control, and effective time management to cope with the rapidly changing digital world; (3) Wisdom (Paññ ), promoting lifelong learning, embracing new knowledge, and using technology creatively and ethically to keep up with the changes in the digital age, by using a continuous development of new skills, such as learning about AI, critical thinking, or leadership and creating shared learning resources, establishing groups or networks to exchange knowledge, innovation and experiences in a changing world.