The Administration of Small Schools with Ethnic Diversity under the Kanchanaburi Primary Educational Service Area Office 3

Abstract

This research aimed to investigate: (1) the administration of small schools with ethnic diversity under the Kanchanaburi Primary Educational Service Area Office 3, and (2) guidelines for the administration of these schools. The population consisted of 112 school administrators and teachers from small schools under the Kanchanaburi Primary Educational Service Area Office 3. Additionally, seven school  administrators and teachers were selected as interview informants. The research instruments included questionnaires and interview protocols. Data were analyzed using frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, and content analysis. The findings revealed that:
1.  The administration of small schools with ethnic diversity under the Kanchanaburi Primary Educational Service Area Office 3 received high percentage ratings both overall and across each aspect examined.
2.  The guidelines for administering small schools with ethnic diversity are as follows: (1) Academic administration should align with the needs of the school, students, and community while promoting the participation of external stakeholders without ethnic discrimination; (2) Financial, supplies, and asset management should follow a clear operational plan consistent with government regulations to ensure equitable support for all student groups; (3) Human resource administration should emphasize developing and enhancing personnel knowledge and capabilities to improve teaching and learning for students from diverse ethnic backgrounds; and (4) General administration should be learner-centered and take into account ethnic differences and the specific contexts of each school.