THE GUIDELINES FOR DEVELOPING CORE COMPETENCIES IN THE DIGITAL AGE ACCORDING TO THE DUTIYAPĀPAṆIKA SUTTA PRINCIPLES OF EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION ADMINISTRATORS UNDER THE OFFICE OF THE LOEI PRIMARY EDUCATIONAL SERVICE AREA OFFICE 2

Abstract

               The objectives of this research were (1) to study the conditions for developing core competencies in the digital age of educational institution administrators under the Office of the Loei Primary Educational Service Area Office 2, (2) to study the development of core competencies in the digital age according to the Dutiyapāpaṇika Sutta principles of educational institution administrators under the Office of the Loei Primary Educational Service Area Office 2, and (3) to study guidelines for developing core competencies in the digital age according to the Dutiyapāpaṇika Sutta principles of educational institution administrators under the Office of the Loei Primary Educational Service Area Office 2. The sample group used in this research included 302 participants, consisting of 274 teachers (90.73%) and 28 school administrators (9.27%). The statistics used for data analysis included frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation. The research results were as follows: 1. The development of core competencies in the digital age for educational institution administrators under the Office of the Loei Primary Educational Service Area 2 was rated as high overall. When considering individual aspects, the mean scores could be ranked from highest to lowest as follows: knowledge and skills in administration, innovation and technology, work expertise, teamwork, performance outcome-driven work, and leadership. 2. The development of core competencies in the digital age of educational institution administrators under the Office of the Loei Primary Educational Service Area 2 based on the Dutiyapapanika Sutta principles was generally at a high level. When considering each aspect separately, the mean scores could be ranked from highest to lowest as follows: Vidhūro aspect, Nissayasampanno aspect, and the Cakkhumā aspect. 3. The guidelines for developing core competencies in the digital age of educational institution administrators under the Office of the Loei Primary Educational Service Area 2 based on the Dutiyapāpaṇika Sutta principles revealed that the following findings from data synthesis through interviews: The Cakkhumā Aspect: this aspect encompasses performance-driven work, innovation, technology, and leadership. Administrators possess the ability to analyze, plan, set clear objectives, efficiently utilize technology to drive the organization and maintain flexible thinking per the context of work. The Vidhūro Aspect: this dimension includes expertise in work and knowledge and skills in management. Administrators pursue knowledge and engage in training to enhance their management skills, decision-making, and communication. They analyze data and employ academic knowledge to find suitable alternatives. The Nissayasampanno Aspect: this facet emphasizes teamwork, with administrators demonstrating interpersonal skills. They collaborate effectively to achieve organizational goals, fostering the development of knowledge, capabilities, and professional progress.