21ST CENTURY MANAGEMENT SKILLS OF SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS UNDER THE BURIRAM SECONDARY EDUCATIONAL SERVICE AREA OFFICE

Abstract

This research aims to 1) study the 21st-century management skills of school administrators under the Buriram Secondary Educational Service Area Office, and 2) compare the level of opinions of personnel regarding the 21st-century management skills of school administrators under the Buriram Secondary Educational Service Area Office, classified by position, experience, and school size. 3) This research aimed to study the development of 21st-century management skills among school administrators under the Buriram Secondary Educational Service Area Office. The sample group consisted of 301 personnel. The research instrument was a 5-level Likert scale questionnaire with a content validity index between 0.80 and 1.00 The reliability coefficient of the entire questionnaire was 0.87, and the structured interview was also used. Statistical analyses included frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, t-test, and F-test.

          The research findings revealed that:

1. The overall 21st-century management skills of administrators under the Buriram Secondary Educational Service Area Office were at a high level.


2. A comparison of opinions regarding 21st-century management skills among administrators under the Buriram Secondary Educational Service Area Office, categorized by position, experience, and school size, revealed no significant differences overall.


3. The guidelines for 21st-century management skills for administrators under the Buriram Secondary Educational Service Area Office include: communication skills, organizational management skills, analytical and creative thinking skills, technological and digital skills, and interpersonal skills.