DEVELOPMENT OF ACADEMIC MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES IN THE EDUCATIONAL ERA 4.0 OF EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS UNDER KHON KAEN SECONDARY EDUCATION AREA OFFICE

Abstract

This study employs a Mixed Methods Research approach with the following objectives: (1) to examine the current situation, the desired conditions, and the necessity of academic administration in the Education 4.0 era, and (2) to develop an academic administration framework for schools under the Khon Kaen Secondary Educational Service Area Office. The sample consists of 350 participants, including 84 administrators and 266 teachers. The sample size was determined using Krejcie and Morgan's table, and participants were selected through stratified random sampling. Research instruments include a five-point Likert scale questionnaire, a semi-structured interview, and an assessment form for feasibility and appropriateness. Data were analyzed using mean and standard deviation statistics.

The findings reveal that 1) The current state of academic administration in the Education 4.0 era is at a moderate level, whereas the desired condition is at the highest level. The necessity ranking of academic administration areas, from highest to lowest, is as follows: resource management for learning promotion, curriculum development, learning assessment and evaluation, and learning management administration. 2) The proposed framework consists of four key dimensions with 14 strategies: (a) resource management for learning promotion (5 strategies), (b) curriculum development (4 strategies), (c) learning assessment and evaluation (3 strategies), and (d) learning management administration (2 strategies). The overall framework is deemed highly appropriate and highly feasible.