THE ACADEMIC ADMINISTRATION ACCORDING TO THE FOUR NOBLE TRUTHS BY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION ADMINISTRATORS UNDER THE OFFICE OF THE LOEI PRIMARY EDUCATIONAL SERVICE AREA 2

Abstract

This research aimed to: 1) study the state of academic administration by educational institution administrators; 2) examine academic administration according to the Four Noble Truths by educational institution administrators under the Office of the Loei Primary Educational Service Area 2; 3) propose guidelines for academic administration according to the Four Noble Truths for school administrators in the same office. The research results were as follows: 1. The overall academic administration by educational institution administrators under the Office of the Loei Primary Educational Service Area 2, was at the highest level. The most effective areas, ranked from highest to lowest, were assessment and evaluation, development of educational media, innovation and technology, curriculum development, and educational supervision. 2. The academic administration according to the Four Noble Truths by educational institution administrators under the same office was also at the highest level. The most effective areas, ranked from highest to lowest, were educational supervision, development of educational media, innovation and technology, assessment and evaluation, learning process development, and curriculum development. 3. The proposed guidelines for academic administration according to the Four Noble Truths for educational institution administrators in the Office of the Loei Primary Educational Service Area 2, encompass five areas: (1) Curriculum Development: align the curriculum with the context of the educational institution; (2) Learning Process Development: create learning experiences for students that encourage their strengths; (3) Development of Educational Media, Innovation, and Technology: ensure schools have adequate resources and encourage teachers to create teaching materials; (4) Assessment and Evaluation: measure student development according to curriculum learning standards; (5) Educational Supervision: school administrators should monitor, support, and assist teachers in academic tasks.