Best educational management practices of Thai provincial and municipality administrators

Abstract

This research aimed to identify best practices in the educational management characteristics and practices of Thai provincial and municipalities’ administrations with data being collected by use of in-depth interviews with 9 award winning educational executives from both provincial and municipal administrations. Four main issues were part of the research including (1) the general characteristics of these award winning educational administrators; (2) specific criteria needed to do an exceptional job; (3) knowledge about general systems theory and finally (4) outstanding performance. The results showed that (1) the individuals shared a common vision of how education can improve the quality of life; (2) Eight items were also identified as good management principles which were, rule of law, core moral values, responsibility, transparency, participation, effectiveness, performance and equality; (3) Good education management administration also depends on participation and; (4) Outstanding performance furthermore depends on the quality of life and the quality of the local environment.