Development of Efficiency Management System for Private Kindergarten Schools in Samutprakan Province, Thailand
- 1 King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology, Ladkrabang, Thailand
- 2 King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology, Ladkrabang, Thailand
- 3 King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology, Ladkrabang, Thailand
Abstract
The development of young learners to become adults who positively contribute to society is crucial to human prosperity and sustainability. As kindergarten is the educational level where learners begin this development, the importance of efficient kindergarten school management is undeniable. This research studied issues relevant to management of private kindergarten schools in Samutprakan province, Thailand, to determine positive factors supporting management of such schools and to develop an effective management system for them. Data were collected from a sample group consisting of local private kindergarten school administrators and teachers using questionnaires, as well as from a focus group of 8 experts in fields pertinent to early childhood education. Results revealed several factors, most notably knowledge and skills of teachers and the leadership of administrators, that greatly affect efficient management. These factors, along with clear management mission principles and the application of the Deming Cycle, were synthesized into a management system that can be utilized in private kindergarten schools in Samutprakan.
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