CREATIVE LEADERSHIP OF EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATORS UNDER THE SISAKET PRIMARY EDUCATION SERVICE AREA OFFICE 1

Abstract

The objectives of this research article are:  To study the creative leadership of school administrators under the jurisdiction of the Sisaket Primary Educational Service Area Office 1. To compare the levels of personnel opinions toward the creative leadership of school administrators under the jurisdiction of the Sisaket Primary Educational Service Area Office 1, categorized by work experience and school size. To explore the approaches for developing creative leadership among school administrators under the jurisdiction of the Sisaket Primary Educational Service Area Office 1. The sample group used in this study consisted of a total of 320 educational personnel. The data collection tools included a five-point Likert scale questionnaire, which was validated for content accuracy by experts (IOC ranging from 0.80 to 1.00) and had a reliability coefficient of 0.87. Additionally, structured interviews were conducted. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, including frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation, as well as inferential statistics such as t-test, one-way ANOVA, and pairwise comparisons using Scheffé's method.

The findings of the study revealed that

1.The level of creative leadership among school administrators in the specified educational area was high.

2.There were no statistically significant differences in overall or individual aspects of creative leadership when comparing personnel opinions based on work experience and school size.

3.The proposed guidelines for promoting creative leadership should focus on developing effective communication skills, enhancing motivation and morale among personnel, making efficient and timely decisions, setting a clear vision, adapting to situations, and supporting teamwork. These efforts aim to strengthen the leadership capacity of administrators in leading their organizations toward quality development.