THE COMPETENCY OF SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORSIN THE 21ST CENTURY AFFAIRS ADMINISTRATORSIN WANGSOMBOON NETWORK UNDER SAKAEO PRIMARY EDUCATIONAL SERVICE AREA OFFICE 1

Abstract

The purpose of this quantitative study was to (1) examine the competency level of school administrators in the 21st century within the Wang Sombun Educational Quality Network, Sa Kaeo Primary Educational Service Area Office 1, and (2) explore guidelines for developing such competencies. The sample included school administrators and teachers in the academic year 2024, selected through stratified random sampling. A 5-point rating scale questionnaire was used as the research instrument. Data were analyzed using mean, standard deviation, Pearson’s correlation, and simple regression.

Findings revealed that overall, administrators’ competencies were at the highest level. The top three areas, in descending order, were Achievement Orientation, Good Service, and Self-Development, while Teamwork was rated at a high level.

Guidelines for enhancing administrators’ 21st-century competencies included: (1) defining strategic goals and using data to inform decisions; (2) improving education quality with a focus on future skills and technology integration; (3) fostering stakeholder collaboration through effective communication; (4) building human capital via motivation, culture, and teamwork; and (5) strengthening leadership and professional development through ongoing training and networking.