Abstract

This research aimed to develop an innovative leadership model for school administrators to enhance the quality of instructional management among teachers within Secondary Educational Service Area Offices in Northeast Thailand. The study employed a research and development (R&D) methodology conducted in two phases. Phase 1 investigated current conditions and components of innovative leadership for enhancing instructional management quality. Research instruments included a five-point Likert scale questionnaire and semi-structured interviews. The sample consisted of 478 school administrators and teachers selected through stratified random sampling, based on Krejcie and Morgan’s (1970) sample size determination table. Additionally, three school administrators recognized for exemplary practices were selected through purposive sampling for in-depth interviews. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics (mean, percentage, and standard deviation), Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA), and content analysis. Results showed that overall, innovative leadership was at a moderate level. EFA identified four components with initial eigenvalues greater than 1, explaining 79.67% of cumulative variance: (1) Creating an Innovative Vision, (2) Developing Leadership and Innovative Culture, (3) Creative Innovation Thinking, and (4) Utilizing Digital Technology for Innovative Instructional Management. Phase 2 involved developing the innovative leadership model to enhance instructional quality. Twelve experts validated the model through a peer review process. The model consisted of five key elements: principles, objectives, implementation methods (covering four dimensions: innovative vision, innovative organizational culture, creative innovation thinking, and digital technology utilization), model evaluation guidelines, and conditions for success. Overall suitability and feasibility of the model were rated at the highest level.

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