GUIDELINES FOR ACADEMIC ADMINISTRATION FOR LEARNING DEVELOPMENT ACCORDING TO THE LEARNER DEVELOPMENT CURRICULUM TOWARD ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE IN ENGLISH AT MUNICIPAL SCHOOL 8 BAN MAI

Abstract

This research aimed to 1) examine the current conditions, desirable conditions, and priority needs of academic administration, 2) investigate the key factors influencing academic administration, and 3) develop guidelines for academic administration to enhance learning based on the learner development curriculum toward academic excellence in English at Municipal School 8 Ban Mai. This study employed a mixed-methods research design and was conducted in three phases according to the research objectives. In Phase 1, the current conditions, desirable conditions, and priority needs were examined. The population consisted of 30 school administrators and teachers. The research instrument was a five-point rating scale questionnaire. Data were analyzed using percentage, mean, standard deviation, and the Priority Needs Index (PNI). In Phase 2, key factors influencing academic administration were explored. The key informants included five participants selected through purposive sampling, consisting of two school principals and three teachers. The research instrument was a semi-structured interview form, and the data were analyzed using content analysis. In Phase 3, guidelines for academic administration were developed. The key informants consisted of nine participants selected through purposive sampling, including four administrators and five teachers. The research instrument was a focus group discussion record form. The data were analyzed using content analysis and summarized in descriptive form.

The research findings revealed that: 1) Overall, current condition was at a high level, whereas the desirable condition was at the highest level. The aspect with the highest priority need was the development and utilization of educational media and technology, followed by the development and promotion of learning resources. 2) The key factors influencing academic administration consisted of four factors, namely administrators, teachers, parents and community, and school facilities. 3) The most important guideline for academic administration that should be prioritized was the development and utilization of educational media and technology in order to enhance the quality of English language learning management in accordance with the context and goals of the school.