THE MANAGEMENT OF STUDENT CARE AND SUPPORT SYSTEM IN PHETCHONDAN SCHOOL GROUP, CHONDAN DISTRICT, PHETCHABUN PROVINCE

Abstract

          The objectives of this research were 1) to investigate the current condition of student care and support system management and 2) to develop guidelines for student care and support system management in Phetchondan school group, Chondan district, Phetchabun province. The population were 119 people and the target group, consisted of 10 people, were selected by using the purposive sampling method. The research instrument was 5 rating scale questionnaire concerning a current condition of student care and support system management. The index of consistency (IOC) of the questionaire was 0.66 - 1.00 while reliability of the entire questionnaire was 0.98. The structured interview was used to develop guidelines. The data were analyzed by calculating frequency, percentages, averages, standard deviations, and descriptive content analysis.

         The finding were as follows :

         1) The current condition of student care and support system management overall was at the highest level. In particular, student promotion and development was perceived at the highest average, followed by knowing students individually, problem solving and prevention, and forwarding students. The aspect that perceieved the lowest average was student screening.

         2) In terms of the guidelines for managing the implementation of student care and support system, administrators should arrange time for participating in activities between teachers and students to create good relationships, resulting in convenience in student data collection. Administrators should design a multi-method student assessment with quality tools validated by experts. Students should be classified into groups according to the standards and criteria of the educational institution. Schools should survey the needs for organizing activities that develop students' potential, both academically and professionally. Schools should provide teacher training to help them improve their knowledge and understanding of the guiding process and counseling strategies, resulting in effective student problem solving. The administrators should explain the importance of referring students to their parents and work with private agencies to facilitate student transfers.