Development Guidelines of General Administration under the 4 Sangkhahavatthus of Bang Ban District School, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province

Abstract

This research aimed to 1) study the general administration of primary schools in Bang Ban District, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province, 2) study the methods for developing general administration according to the principles of the Sangahavatthu 4 of primary schools, and 3) propose guidelines for developing general administration according to the principles of the Sangahavatthu 4 of primary schools in Bang Ban District, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province. This research was mixed-method research, consisting of 1) quantitative research using a questionnaire of the entire population in the research, consisting of 179 administrators and teachers. Data were analysed using basic statistics, including percentages, means, and standard deviations, and 2) qualitative research by interviewing 7 key informants. Data was analysed using content analysis. The results of the research found that:1. The general administration of primary schools in Bang Ban District, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province, overall, had the highest opinions. When considering each aspect, opinions were at the highest levels in all 4 aspects, namely, public relations, administrative operations, building management, and technology and innovation for education, respectively. 2. Methods for developing general administration according to the principles of the Sangahavatthu 4  of primary schools in Bang Ban District, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province It is an integration of 4 general administration areas: 1) Building administration 2) Administrative operations 3) Public relations 4) Technology and innovation for education according to the principles of the Sangahavatthu 4: 1) Giving 2) Polite speech 3) Polite conduct, public service 4) Solidarity, consistency, which will be beneficial to primary schools, as follows: 1) Creating a good atmosphere, creating a warm, friendly atmosphere, and conducive to learning for both personnel and students, making the school a happy learning centre 2) Increasing work efficiency, helping work to be more efficient because everyone will realize the importance of working together, respecting each other, and doing good for the public 3) Developing the quality of education. The use of technology and innovation under the principles of Sangahavatthu 4 will help schools develop the quality of education to be up-to-date and respond to the needs of students better. And 4) Building confidence in parents, building confidence in parents, making parents more satisfied and participating in school development. 3. Guidelines for developing general administration according to the principles of the Sangahavatthu 4 of primary schools in Bang Ban District, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province are the application of the principles of the Sangahavatthu 4 to general administration of the school to create a good learning environment and develop the quality of education by integrating the four social principles into four general administration areas: 1) Building and site administration, emphasizing the efficient use of resources, communicating accurate information, developing technology for public benefit, and continuously maintaining buildings and sites; 2) Administrative operations, emphasizing polite and clear communication, using technology to increase work efficiency, and maintaining the organization’s credibility; 3) Public relations, emphasizing the creation of an environment conducive to learning, supporting personnel, promoting teamwork, and being a good role model; and 4) Technology and innovation for education, emphasizing equal opportunities, promoting collaboration, and taking into account individual differences to further develop the quality of education in schools by emphasizing the creation of an environment conducive to learning, promoting cooperation, and developing the potential of all personnel. In summary, the research knowledge is FATP.