Guidelines For Promoting Organization Commitment Of School Administrators In Specia Areas Under The Kanchanaburi Primary Educational Service Area Office 1

Abstract

This research aimed to : 1) study the organizational commitment of school administrators in special areas under the Kanchanaburi Primary Educational Service Area Office 1, and 2) examine the guidelines for promoting organizational commitment of school administrators in special areas under the same office. This was quantitative research. The samples consisted of school administrators and teachers in special-area schools under the Kanchanaburi Primary Educational Service Area Office 1, totaling 144 participants, selected through stratified random sampling according to educational zones. In addition, 8 key informants for group discussions were purposively selected. The statistics used for data analysis included percentage, mean, standard deviation, and content analysis. The findings were as follows: 1) The organizational commitment of school administrators in special areas under the Kanchanaburi Primary Educational Service Area Office 1, overall and each individual aspect were the highest level ranking in the order of mean from high to low as normative commitment, continuance commitment and affective commitment. 2) Guidelines for promoting organizational commitment of school administrators in special areas under the Kanchanaburi Primary Educational Service Area Office 1 were as follows; 1) affective commitment, school administrators should prioritize motivating teachers to dedicate themselves fully to the sustainable development of the school, 2) continuance commitment, school administrators should focus on fostering a sense of professional pride and commitment among teachers, encouraging them to perform their duties to the best of their abilities, continuously develop their potential, and support their quality of life and well-being, 3) school administrators, should emphasize instilling values of ethics and professional responsibility, as well as recognizing and honoring teachers who work with dedication and selflessness. They should also provide guidance, support, and encouragement to their staff.