Fund-Raising Social Capital to Development Education for Small Schools under Buriram Primary Educational Service Area Office 2 Fund-Raising Social Capital to Development Education for Small Schools under Buriram Primary Educational Service Area Office 2

Abstract

The objectives of the research were 1) to examine the current conditions and desirable conditions, 2) to study guidelines to develop fund-raising social capital to development education for small schools. This research is mixed methods research. The sample group consists of 318 individuals, including school administrators, teachers, and members of the Basic Education Institution Committee. The sample size was determined based on Krejcie and Morgan’s table and selected through multistage sampling. The target group for studying the guidelines consist of 6 experts selected through purposive selection. The research instrument used was a questionnaire for research. The statistics used for data analysis include percentage, mean, and standard deviation, as well as a needs assessment analysis.

         The results of the research were as follows: 1) The overall current conditions were at a high level. The aspect with the highest average was Institutional Capital. For the overall desirable conditions, the aspect with the highest average was Institutional Capital too. The need for fund-raising social capital to development education for small schools’ development can be prioritized as Wisdom Capital, Natural Capital, Human Capital, and Institutional Capital, respectively. 2) Results of the guidelines to develop fund-raising social capital to development education for small schools were Wisdom Capital, Emphasis should be placed on integrating local culture and vocational skills into education through a networked learning approach in collaboration with the community. 2) Natural Capital, learning centers should be established both within educational institutions and in local communities. 3) Human Capital, Emphasis should be placed on parental and community involvement to promote lifelong learning and create opportunities for students to choose career paths that align with their potential. And 4) Institutional Capital, Coordination should be carried out to seek support from government agencies, community organizations, and the private sector to enhance the quality of teachers and personnel through various approaches.