Feasibility of Transformational Leadership of School Administrators Program under Mahasarakham Primary Educational Service Area Office 1

Abstract

This research aims to 1) study the current situation, the desired conditions, and the necessary needs for enhancing transformational leadership among school administrators, and 2) develop a program to enhance transformational leadership among school administrators. The research was conducted in two phases: 1) studying the current situation, desired conditions, and necessary needs for enhancing transformational leadership among school administrators. The sample group consisted of 272 participants, including school administrators, deputy administrators, and head teachers of various departments. The research tool was a questionnaire designed to assess both the current and desired states of transformational leadership. The data were analyzed using percentage, mean, standard deviation, and the necessity index (PNI_modified). 2) developing a program to enhance transformational leadership among school administrators. The group providing information consisted of five experts. The tool used was an assessment form for evaluating the program’s appropriateness and feasibility. The data were analyzed using mean and standard deviation. The current state of transformational leadership among school administrators was found to be at a moderate level overall. The desired conditions were rated at the highest level overall. The most necessary area for enhancement was found to be intellectual stimulation. The transformational leadership enhancement program for school administrators consists of six main components: Principles Objectives Goals Content Development process Measurement and evaluation The content is divided into four modules: Module 1: Idealized influence Module 2: Inspirational motivation Module 3: Intellectual stimulation Module 4: Individualized consideration. The evaluation results of the program’s appropriateness and feasibility were found to be at the highest level overall.