DEVELOPING A PROGRAM TO ENHANCE CREATIVE LEADERSHIP OF SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS UNDER THE CHAIYAPHUM PRIMARY EDUCATIONAL SERVICE AREA OFFICE 3

Abstract

           This research aimed to 1) study the current conditions, desired conditions, and needs for creative leadership of school administrators under Chaiyaphum Primary Educational Service Area Office 3, and 2) develop a program to enhance creative leadership of school administrators under Chaiyaphum Primary Educational Service Area Office 3. A mixed-method research approach, the research is divided into two phases. Phase 1, Study the current conditions, desired conditions, and needs for enhancing creative leadership. The sample consisted of 127 school administrators selected through stratified random sampling. The research instrument was a questionnaire assessing both current and desired conditions. Phase 2, Develop a program to enhance creative leadership of school administrators under Chaiyaphum Primary Educational Service Area Office 3.  The key informants comprised 3 administrators from schools recognized for their best practices, selected through purposive sampling. Five educational experts assessed the program’s suitability and feasibility, selected through purposive sampling. The research instruments included a semi-structured interview and an evaluation form for assessing the appropriateness and feasibility of the program. Statistics for data analysis include mean scores, standard deviation, and PNI_modified.

           The research results were as follows: 1. The current state of creative leadership of school administrators under Chaiyaphum Primary Educational Service Area Office 3 was found to be at a high level overall. When analyzed by specific aspects, all dimensions were also at a m high level The desired state of creative leadership of school administrators was at the highest across all dimensions. The ranking of the essential needs for enhancing creative leadership from highest to lowest, was as follows: Creativity, Individualized Consideration, Vision, Flexibility and Adaptation, and Teamwork. 2. The developed program to enhance creative leadership of school administrators under Chaiyaphum Primary Educational Service Area Office 3 comprised five key components: (1) principles, (2) objectives, (3) content, (4) development methods, and (5) assessment and evaluation. The program was structured into five modules:  Module 1: Vision, Module 2: Individualized Consideration, Module 3: Creativity, Module 4: Flexibility and Adaptation, and Module 5: Teamwork The evaluation results indicated that the program was rated as highly appropriate and highly feasible for implementation.