GUIDELINES FOR DEVELOPING TEAMWORK FOR SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS OF THE DOK LAMDUAN EDUCATIONAL QUALITY DEVELOPMENT GROUP IN SAKAEO PRIMARYEDUCATIONAL SERVICE AREA OFFICE 1

Abstract

This research aimed to: (1) investigate the level of teamwork development in educational administrators within the Dok Lamduan Educational Quality Development Group in the Office of Sa Kaeo Primary Educational Service Area 1; and (2) propose guidelines for developing teamwork in educational administrators within the Dok Lamduan Educational Quality Development Group under the Office of Sa Kaeo Primary Educational Service Area 1.The sample consisted of 92 administrators and teachers from schools in the Dok Lamduan Educational Quality Development Group under the Office of Sa Kaeo Primary Educational Service Area 1. The research instruments included a questionnaire and a semi-structured interview form. Quantitative data were analyzed using percentage, mean, and standard deviation, while qualitative data were analyzed through content analysis based on in-depth interviews with experts in educational administration, school administration, and teamwork. The findings revealed that: (1) the level of teamwork development in schools within the Dok Lamduan Educational Quality Development Group under the Office of Sa Kaeo Primary Educational Service Area 1 was at a high level in all aspects; and (2) the guidelines for developing teamwork in schools comprised five key approaches: (1) shared goal setting, emphasizing the participation of administrators, teachers, and personnel in establishing clear goals to ensure unified direction in operations; (2) effective communication, promoting clear and continuous communication, opportunities for exchanging opinions, and constructive feedback; (3) team collaboration, supporting participation and systematic teamwork; (4) trust building within the team, focusing on transparent and fair administration, consultation, and continuous support; and (5) team motivation, utilizing recognition, evaluation, and professional development to enhance morale and sustained commitment to teamwork.