GENERAL ADMINISTRATION OF SCHOOLS UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF THE UBON RATCHATHANI PRIMARY EDUCATIONAL SERVICE AREA OFFICE 3

Abstract

This research aims to 1) study the general administration of schools under the Ubon Ratchathani Primary Educational Service Area Office 3, 2) compare the level of opinions of personnel regarding the general administration of schools under the Ubon Ratchathani Primary Educational Service Area Office 3, classified by position, educational level, and work experience, and 3) study the guidelines for general administration of schools under the Ubon Ratchathani Primary Educational Service Area Office 3. The sample group consisted of 326 school administrators and teachers. The research instruments used were a 5-level Likert scale questionnaire with a content validity index between 0.80 and 1.00 and a reliability coefficient of 0.98, and structured 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 general administration of schools under the Ubon Ratchathani Primary Educational Service Area Office 3 was at a high level.


2. A comparison of opinions regarding the general administration of schools under the Ubon Ratchathani Primary Educational Service Area Office 3, categorized by position and work experience, showed statistically significant differences at the .05 level, both overall and in each aspect. However, when categorized by educational level, there were no significant differences, both overall and in each aspect.


3. The general administrative guidelines for schools under the Ubon Ratchathani Primary Educational Service Area Office 3 comprise: document management and clerical work; building and grounds maintenance and environment; information system and network development; and student affairs and public relations.