ADMINISTRATIVE STRATEGIES FOR COMMON MORALITY DEVELOPMENT OF ELEMENTARY STUDENTS IN SCHOOLS UNDER THE OFFICE OF BASIC EDUCATION COMMISSION

Abstract

The objectives of this research were; 1. To study administrative status in common morality development of primary students in schools under The Office of Basic Education Commission, 2.To develop administrative strategies in common morality development of primary students in schools under The Office of Basic Education Commission, and 3.To propose administrative strategies in common morality development of primary students in schools under The Office of Basic Education Commission. The mixed research method was used for the study. The quantitative data were collected from 270 samplings consisting of school administrators and teachers, and the qualitative data were from the interview with 14 experts and focus group discussion with 8 key-informants. The data were analyzed by percentage, mean and standard deviation. The results of the study found that: 1. The administrative process in common morality development of primary students in schools under The Office of Basic Education Commission consisting of 6 components; 1. Curriculum, 2.Administrators, 3.Teachers, 4. Teaching and learning management, 5. Learning activities, and 6. Area and environment, was totally in a high level. In details, the maximum level was in teaching and learning management, while the minimum level was in area and environment. The administration in 8 common morality developments, i.e. 1.Diligence, 2.Saving, 3.Honesty, 4.Discipline, 5.Politeness, 6.Hygiene and cleanliness, 7.Unity, and 8. Hospitality, was in the moderate level in total. In details, unity was in the highest level while saving was in the lowest level. 2. The administrative strategies in common morality development of primary students in 8 components was carried on by administrative process in 6 aspects as the movement factors under 3 strategies; 1. Strategy set up, 2. Implementation, and 3. Evaluation under the Four Paths to Accomplishment. 3. The new body of knowledge in administrative strategies in common morality development of primary students can be concluded into the “NITTRA Model” consisting of the relation of 6 factors in educational administration through 3 movement processes. That resulted to 8 common morality enhancement in students based on the Four Paths to Accomplishment.