Educational Administrative Crisis and Student Performance in Northeast Thailand: A Mixed-Methods Research and Development Study of Four Provinces
Keywords:
educational administration, student performance, crisis management, northeast Thailand, mixed-methods researchAbstract
Background: Educational administrative crises significantly impact student performance across developing nations, with Thailand's northeast region experiencing particular challenges due to resource constraints, leadership instability, and policy implementation gaps following the National Education Reform Act of 1999.
Purpose: This research and development study examines the relationship between educational administrative crises and student performance in four northeast Thai provinces (Kalasin, Khon Kaen, Udon Thani, and Nong Khai), aiming to develop evidence-based interventions for improving educational outcomes.
Methods: A mixed-methods research and development approach was employed with 384 quantitative participants (calculated using Taro Yamane formula) including teachers, administrators, and students across 48 schools, and 30 qualitative participants through purposive sampling. Data collection utilized validated questionnaires, semi-structured interviews, and focus group discussions. Statistical analysis included descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, multiple regression, and structural equation modeling using SPSS 28.0 and AMOS 24.0.
Results: Findings revealed significant negative correlations between administrative crisis indicators and student performance metrics (r = -0.672, p < 0.001). Leadership instability (β = -0.445, p < 0.001), resource misallocation (β = -0.389, p < 0.001), and policy inconsistency (β = -0.321, p < 0.001) emerged as primary predictors explaining 68.4% of variance in student performance decline. The developed intervention model demonstrated significant improvements in pilot implementation (Cohen's d = 1.23).
Conclusions: Educational administrative crises substantially impede student performance in northeast Thailand. The study's developed intervention framework, emphasizing leadership training, resource optimization, and policy coherence, provides actionable solutions for educational stakeholders and policymakers seeking to enhance educational quality in resource-constrained environments.
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