MANAGEMENT SKILLS OF SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS IN SCHOOLS FOR SPECIAL NEEDS, UNDER THE OFFICE OF SPECIAL EDUCATION ADMINISTRATION

Abstract

This research aims to 1) study the management skills of school administrators according to the opinions of personnel in schools for special needs; 2) compare the management skills of school administrators classified by position, educational level, and work experience; and 3) study guidelines for developing the management skills of school administrators in schools for special needs under the Office of Special Education Administration, Group 4. The research sample consisted of 205 administrators and teachers in special education schools for children with disabilities, under the Office of Special Education Administration, Group 4. The sample size was determined using the Krejcie-Morgan table through stratified random sampling. The research instruments were questionnaires and interviews. The statistical methods used for data analysis included frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, t-test, and F-test.

          The research findings revealed that:

1. The overall administrative skills of school administrators in special education schools for children with disabilities under the Office of Special Education Administration were at a high level.


2. A comparison of administrative skills categorized by position showed that there were statistically significant differences (p < .05) in technical skills, human skills, conceptual skills, and educational and teaching skills, both overall and in each aspect. However, there was no significant difference in cognitive skills.


3. Comparisons based on educational level revealed statistically significant differences in technical skills, conceptual skills, and cognitive skills. However, there were no significant differences in human skills and educational and teaching skills.


4. Comparisons based on work experience showed overall statistically significant differences at the .05 level, particularly in technical skills, conceptual skills, and cognitive skills. However, there were no significant differences in human skills and educational and teaching skills.


5. The guidelines for developing management skills include cognitive skills, technical skills, educational and teaching skills, interpersonal skills, and conceptual skills.