Current Conditions and Problems of Career Education Management Suksasongkhro Chiang Mai School

Abstract

          This research aims to study the current conditions and problems of educational administration in occupational education at Suksasongkhro Chiang Mai School in Academic Year 2021. Data were collected by using an in-depth interview. The main interviewees were 2 educational institute administrators and 5 occupational teachers at Suksasongkhro Chiang Mai School, totaling 7 people. They were selected by purposive sampling. They were involved in the management of career education. Data were analyzed by using a triangular method between interviewees and descriptive analysis.
          The research results revealed that current conditions and problems of occupational education administration of Suksasongkhro Chiang Mai School in the academic year 2021 can be divided into 4 aspects as follows: 1) Personnel; The school administrators viewed that teacher capacity is sufficient, but should be developed to suit the perfomance of the career base for the learners. Teachers who have been transferred need to be developed and supported to enhance up-to-date vocational skills in order to create a new career base. So, the learners will have the skills and knowledge to carry out work or further education at a higher level 2) Budget; it was found that the allocated budget was sufficient but still lacking in efficiency. In addition, the request for budget according to the project was complicated due to various regulations. As a result, there was a delay in the management of professional learning. 3) Materials and equipment; it was found that the support of materials and equipment were not appropriate as it should be. There is no clear register of requests for materials and equipment. Some items of equipment that are available must be repaired in order to be in good working order. Due to course adjustments, developing effective modern teaching and learning requires support of unique materials and equipment and 4) The process of teaching and learning; it was found that additional courses, free elective courses, clubs, and activities were not continuous and inefficient because of changes in personnel structure. In addition, teaching and learning in order to create learning competencies in accordance with the policy should be improved to meet the needs of learners and be practical in the future. Therefore, the management of career education in various aspects will be able to support the problems and professional development that are currently occurring, guidelines need to be established. As well as effective administrative processes can ensure the effectiveness of career education management. There should be a concrete career management process plan so that it can be put into practice, support future problems and create continuity and linkages in the professional performance of Suksasongkhro Chiang Mai School