A STUDY OF STATE AND GUIDELINES FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS OPERATION OF NETWORK SCHOOL IN POWER OF 10 SCIENCE PROJECT PHITSANULOK PROVINCE

Abstract

          This research objectives were to study of state and guidelines for academic affairs operation of network school in Power of 10 Science Project Phitsanulok Province. The sample groups included: directors, deputy directors, science-technology and mathematic teachers in network school in Power of 10 Science Project Phitsanulok Province, totaling 56 people, who were selected using a stratified random sampling method based on cluster size as determined by Krejcie and Morgan's table. The research tools used in this study were 1) a questionnaire with rating scale and comprising 15 items. and 2) a semi-structured interview comprising 4 questions. Data analysis were the frequency, percentage, means and standard deviations. The results of the study revealed that

            1) The study of state for academic affairs operation of network school in Power of 10 Science Project Phitsanulok Province, it was found that the academic operation roles of administrators and teachers was at high level. This includes promoting and supporting academic activities and other duties according to the roles of network school in Power of 10 Science Project Phitsanulok Province had the highest average score. On the contrary, the training of administrators and teachers according to the curriculum for developing readiness to become administrators of network school had the lowest average score.   

2) The study of guidelines for academic affairs operation of the network school in Power of 10 Science Project Phitsanulok Province, it was found that 1) administrators should support the development of teachers, provide equipment for teaching and learning activities, 2) administrators and teachers collaborate to create a quality plan by setting target values, expectations, and guidelines for activities, 3) administrators and teachers plan and prepare annual report on issues to monitor the development of students' learning skills in science, mathematics, and technology based on student differences, and  4) administrators and teachers together create a supervision plan.