Academic Administration Mechanisms for Developing Educational Quality Towards the Digital Era of Schools Attached to the Secondary Educational Service Area Office Chiang Mai

Abstract

This research article primarily aims to (1) investigate the current state and problems of the academic administration mechanism, (2) study the academic administration best practices of schools, and (3) develop and validate a mechanism for academic administration to enhance the quality of education in the digital era among schools under the Chiang Mai Secondary Educational Service Area Office. The study was conducted in three phases. Phase 1 Investigation of the Current State and Problems. A survey questionnaire was administered to a sample group of 300 individuals including school administrators, academic teachers, and educational supervisors. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics (frequency and percentage). Phase 2 Study of Academic Administration Best Practices. In-depth interviews were conducted with 5 key informants, selected through purposive sampling. Data were analyzed using an inductive synthesis approach. Phase 3 Development and Validation of the Mechanism. The mechanism was drafted based on the findings from Phases 1 and 2. Its suitability and feasibility were then validated by 5 experts using a 5-level academic administration mechanism checklist. Data were analyzed using the mean and standard deviation.

          The research results revealed the following:

1. The overall current state of academic administration for quality development in the digital era was at a moderate level. Key problems identified were the lack of a supporting structure for digital technology, the absence of data security systems, and the low motivation for developing digital innovations in schools.
2. Best practices in academic administration should involve establishing a flexible and comprehensively integrated digital organizational structure and management system. This includes utilizing data analysis for planning, systematically allocating technological resources, and developing personnel
3. The developed Academic Administration Mechanism for Enhancing the Quality of Education in the Digital Era comprises 5 main components: 1) Principles and Rationale 2) Objectives and Goals 3) Mechanism Components 4) Operational Guidelines and 5) Success Conditions. The expert validation confirmed that the mechanism's suitability and feasibility were at the highest level across all components, meeting the established criteria.