Driving Phra Pathom Witthayalai 2 Luang Phor Ngern Anusorn School Toward a Happy School Model
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The objectives of this research article were: 1) to analyze factors affecting the drive toward a Happy School at Phra Pathom Witthayalai 2 Luang Phor Ngern Anusorn School; 2) to compare the performance of the Happy School initiative between Phra Pathom Witthayalai 2 Luang Phor Ngern Anusorn School and medium-sized schools under the Secondary Educational Service Area Office Ratchaburi; and 3) to study the success of driving Phra Pathom Witthayalai 2 Luang Phor Ngern Anusorn School toward becoming a Happy School. The study employed a mixed-method research design including both qualitative and quantitative approaches. Key informants included: 1) 30 teachers from Phra Pathom Witthayalai 2 Luang Phor Ngern Anusorn School for the 2024 academic year; 2) 60 parents of students for the 2024 academic year; and 3) 15 members of the Basic School Board. The informants for the performance comparison included 30 teachers and 15 school board members from medium-sized secondary schools under the Secondary Educational Service Area Office Ratchaburi, selected through purposive sampling.
The research findings revealed that the factors influencing affecting the drive toward a Happy School at Phra Pathom Witthayalai 2 Luang Pho Ngern Anuson School included personal factors (6 factors, overall high, = 4.37), process factors (7 factors, overall highest,
= 4.59), and environmental factors (7 factors, overall highest,
= 4.63). Participation of staff and stakeholders in driving the Happiness School was overall at the highest level (
= 4.51), while leadership in managing the project was rated high (
= 4.48). A comparison with a regular medium-sized school under Ratchaburi Secondary Educational Service Area Office showed that Phra Pathom Witthayalai 2 performed better in implementing the Happiness School. The project’s success was reflected in students being happy and motivated to learn, teachers experiencing job satisfaction, and a clean, shaded, and pleasant school environment, all of which contributed to higher student academic achievement.
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