Effectiveness of facility and environmental management in secondary schools under the Secondary Educational Service Area Office Buriram

Abstract

This research investigated the effectiveness of facility and environmental management in secondary schools under the Secondary Educational Service Area Office  Buriram, Thailand. A sample of 343 school administrators and teachers participated in the study, and three individuals were interviewed. Data were collected using questionnaires and interviews. The reliability coefficient of the questionnaire was 0.986. Statistical analyses, including percentages, means, standard deviations, t-tests, F-tests, and Scheffé's test, were employed.This research aimed to: 1) Examine the effectiveness of facility and environmental management in secondary schools under the Secondary Educational Service Area Office  Buriram. 2) Compare the effectiveness of facility and environmental management among secondary schools in Buriram, considering factors such as position, educational qualifications, work experience, and school size. 3) Explore effective strategies for facility and environmental management in secondary schools under the Secondary Educational Service Area Office  Buriram.The research findings were as follows: 1) The overall and specific aspects of facility and environmental management in secondary schools in Buriram were rated as highly effective. 2) Significant differences in perceptions of facility and environmental management effectiveness were found based on position, educational qualifications, work experience, and school size. 3) The study identified five key areas for enhancing facility and environmental management: (a) clear budgeting and personnel assignment for construction; (b) ensuring safety and regular maintenance of facilities; (c) adequate maintenance budgets and community involvement; (d) clear procedures for facility use and regular inspections; and (e) periodic evaluation and reporting. 3.1) Regarding the Construction of Buildings and Facilities: There should be a clear budget allocated for the construction of buildings and facilites, as well as the surrounding environment, in accordance with the actual needs. Personnel should ve assigned clear pesponsibilities to prevent any misunderstandings or issues. 3.2) Regarding the Use of Buildings, Facilities, and Environment: There should be safety measures in place when using buildings, facilities, and the environment. These must be free of damage and should undergo regula repairs and maintenance. 3.3) Regarding the Maintenance of Buildings, Facilities, and Environment: Asufficient budget should be allocated for maintenance. Regular safety inspection of buildings, facilities, and the environment must be carried out to ensure the safety od students and users. 3.4) Regardingg the Supervision and Control of Buildings, Facilities, and Enviroment: There should be clear procedures and guidelines for the sue of bilidings, facilities, anf the environment. Regular checks should be made to ensure that the buildings and facilities are still in suable condition. 3.5) Regarding the Evaluation of the Use of Buildings, Facilities, and Environment: Reports on the usage and improvements of buildings, facilities, and the environment shoule be regularly updated. This ensures that the buildings and facilities are ready for teaching and learning activities, providing the most cakuable and eddective learning ecperience.