Academic Leadership of Educational Institution Administrators under the Jurisdiction of Saraburi Primary Educational Service Office Area 2
Authors: Sumagcha Apisara , Wannakum Wiman 
Published: October 2024

Background and Aims: Education is a process that enhances knowledge and skills in individuals. To be able to live effectively in society It is a tool that promotes learning for everyone from birth and throughout life, through a variety of formats suitable for each age group. Educational institution administrators need to have academic leadership qualities. which is considered an important factor in the management of educational institutions Because educational institutions have unique characteristics that are different from general organizations. This research therefore has the following objectives: (1) To study the academic leadership level of educational institution administrators under the Saraburi Primary Educational Service Office Area 2. (2) To compare the academic leadership level of educational institution administrators according to various characteristics such as gender, age, and size of the educational institution. And (3) to study the possibility of developing the academic leadership of educational institution administrators under the Saraburi Primary Educational Service Office Area 2.
Methodology: The sample used in the research consisted of 317 personnel from the Saraburi Primary Educational Service Office Area 2, which was obtained by stratified random sampling. The tools used in the research are a questionnaire with 5 rating scales, with IOC values ​​between 0.80 and 1.00. And had a confidence value of 0.76. In addition, a structured interview was used as an additional tool. Statistics used in data analysis include frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation, T-test (t-test), and F-test.
Results: The results of the research found that: (1) The academic leadership of educational institution administrators under the Saraburi Primary Educational Service Office Area 2 was overall at the "high" level. When considering each aspect, it was found that the academic leadership of Executives is at a "high" level in every aspect. (2) The results of the analysis of the comparison of opinions on academic leadership of school administrators according to various characteristics, including gender and age, found that there were no statistical differences. But when classified according to the size of the educational institution It was found that there was a statistically significant difference at the .05 level. (3) Guidelines for developing academic leadership of educational institution administrators under the Saraburi Primary Educational Service Office Area 2 found that: administrators should establish a committee to evaluate and monitor the implementation of the curriculum. Including internal supervision creates an environment that is conducive to teaching and learning. Support teachers to receive academic training that is consistent with the goals of the educational institution. There is a meeting of teachers to jointly consider the educational progress of the educational institution.
Conclusion: Administrators have the knowledge and ability to lead educational institutions to progress. Must have knowledge and ability in academic work. Promote a teaching and learning atmosphere within educational institutions. Evaluate and monitor the progress of staff and students for maximum efficiency.