School Administration based on the Four Brahmavihara Affecting the Performance of Teachers in Small-sized Schools under Krabi Primary Educational Service Area Office

Abstract

            This research aimed to: 1) examine school administration based on the Four Brahmaviharas; 2) examine teachers' work performance; 3) examine the effects of school administration based on the Four Brahmaviharas on teachers' work performance; and 4) explore guidelines for school administration based on the Four Brahmaviharas affecting teachers' work performance in small-sized schools under Krabi Primary Educational Service Area Office. This study employed a mixed-method research approach. Phase 1 employed quantitative research with a sample of 229 school administrators and teachers in small-sized schools, using a questionnaire as the research instrument. Phase 2 employed qualitative research through in-depth interviews with 5 experts. Statistical analyses included percentage, mean, standard deviation, multiple regression correlation coefficient, and content analysis.

            The findings revealed that: 1) the overall level of school administration based on the Four Brahmaviharas was at the highest level. The highest mean was found in general administration, followed by academic administration and personnel administration, while budget administration had the lowest mean. 2) Teachers' work performance in small-sized schools was at the highest level overall. The item with the highest mean was promoting learning, paying attention to, and accepting individual differences among learners, followed by modeling good conduct with ethics and strong citizenship. The lowest mean was found in self-development for comprehensive knowledge and adapting to change. 3) All four dimensions of school administration based on the Four Brahmaviharas significantly affected teachers' work performance at the .05 level: academic administration, budget administration, personnel administration, and general administration. 4) The guidelines for school administration based on the Four Brahmaviharas comprehensively covered the school's core missions and were appropriate for the context of small-sized schools, with academic administration as the highest priority, alongside just, transparent, and compassionate budget, personnel, and general administration resulting in teacher motivation, collaborative work, and sustainably improved performance.