Abstract:
The objectives of this study were to 1) study the conceptual framework of secondary school academic management and skills for green economy 2) analyze the priority need for development of secondary school academic management based on the concept of skill development for green economy, and 3) develop strategies of secondary school academic administration based on the concept of skill development for green economy. The study applied a multi-phase mixed method, collecting both qualitative and quantitative data. By using multi-stage random sampling, a total of 1,203 providers were divided into 4 groups, namely school director, head of academic affairs, head of subject department and academic teachers. The research instruments included the conceptual assessment form, current and desirable conditions of secondary school academic management based on the concept of skill development for green economy questionnaire, and a strategic evaluation form. The data were analyzed by frequency distribution, percentage, mean, standard deviation, Modified Priority Needs Index (PNIModified), mode and content analysis. The results were as follows: 1) conceptual framework of academic management consisted of 3 elements which were (1) curriculum development, (2) teaching and learning management, and (3) measurement and evaluation. The conceptual framework for skills for the green economy consisted of 8 skills which were (1) adaptability, learning, transferable skills about sustainable development and environmental awareness, (2) leadership skills for a sustainable economy (3) coordination and management skills for the environment (4) systems and risk analysis skills for sustainability (5) Design and using innovation skills to promote the environment (6) entrepreneurial, marketing and business skills for the environment (7) language, communication and negotiation skills for the value of environmentally friendly operations and (8) networking and Information technology skills to connect the creation of work that is environmentally friendly. 2) The need for development of secondary school academic management based on the concept of skill development for green economy was measurement and evaluation. When considered individually, skill with the highest need was systems and risk analysis skills for sustainability. 3) The strategies of secondary school academic management based on the concept of skill development for green economy consisted of 3 key strategies which were to (1) develop the school curriculum to enhance skills for students' green economy consisting of 2 sub-strategies and 9 methods of action, (2) upgrade the quality of teaching and learning to enhance skills for students' green economy consisting of 2 sub-strategies, 10 methods of implementation, and (3) adjusting the measurement and evaluation of skills learning for students' green economy consisting of 2 sub-strategies. 10 ways to proceed.