ACADEMIC ADMINISTRATION BASED ON THE FOUR TYPES OF DEVELOPMENT BHAVANA 4 BY SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS UNDER THE LOEI PRIMARY EDUCATIONAL SERVICE AREA OFFICE 2

Abstract

This research aims to: 1) To study the current state of academic administration by school administrators under the Loei Primary Educational Service Area Office 2. 2) To explore academic administration practices based on the Four Types of Development (Bhavana 4) by these administrators. And 3) To propose guidelines for academic administration based on the Four Types of Development (Bhavana 4) by school administrators under the Loei Primary Educational Service Area Office 2. The findings reveal that: 1. Current State of Academic Administration The overall opinion of the sample group on academic administration by school administrators was at the highest level. When categorized by aspect, the rankings from highest to lowest were as follows: the highest average score was for teaching and learning management, followed by educational supervision, curriculum development and management, educational media and technology development, and assessment and evaluation. 2. Academic Administration Based on Bhavana 4 The overall opinion on academic administration based on the Four Types of Development was also at the highest level. The rankings from highest to lowest were as follows: the highest average score was for Citta Bhavana (development of the mind), followed by Kaya Bhavana (development of the body), Panna Bhavana (development of wisdom), and the lowest average score was for Sila Bhavana (development of morality). 3. Guidelines for Academic Administration Based on Bhavana 4 School administrators can integrate the Four Types of Development into academic administration across five key areas: 1) Curriculum Development and Management: Focus on the needs of learners and communities while instilling moral values and life skills. Integrate principles of both worldly and spiritual knowledge to provide a deeper understanding. 2) Assessment and Evaluation: Emphasize comprehensive assessment that reflects the development of both knowledge and character. Use diverse, transparent tools to ensure continuous improvement in learners' intellectual and moral growth. 3) Teaching and Learning Management: Promote suitable learning environments that encourage creative and profound learning, link to real-life experiences, and instill moral values through the teachers' example. 4) Educational Supervision: Focus on inspiring and exchanging knowledge, supporting teachers with transparent and compassionate methods, and fostering moral development to enhance teaching efficiency. 5) Educational Media and Technology Development: Prioritize the use of appropriate and creative technologies aligned with real-life applications. Encourage self-reliance and instill moral awareness in the use of innovations effectively.