The Impact of Educational Leadership on Advancing Pedagogical Excellence in Thailand's Educational System

Abstract

The article aims to analyze the factors that affect the effectiveness of educational leaders, study the best practices of successful educational leaders, and present recommendations for developing educational leaders in Thailand. The focus is on the roles of leaders at the institutional level, considering various influential factors such as personality, leadership skills, management abilities, and the creation of a conducive organizational culture for learning. The study also analyzes the impact of leadership on academic achievement, teacher quality, and the development of educational institutions.

             The results highlight 14 key characteristics of effective educational leaders, encompassing aspects of thinking, skills, and personal attributes, aligning with the five core principles of leadership for learning identified by the OECD. The study proposes five recommendations for developing educational leaders in Thailand: developing leadership preparation curricula, enhancing essential skills, creating learning networks, providing resource support, and building motivation. The development of educational leaders is a continuous process that requires collaboration from all sectors to create quality leaders capable of sustainably driving the country's education.