Development of an Administrative Model for Private Vocational Education Institutions Using the 5CS Model

Abstract

This research aimed to: 1) study the administration of exemplary private vocational education institutions at the national level in Thailand, 2) investigate the administrative practices of private vocational education institutions, and 3) develop an administrative model for private vocational education institutions. A mixed-methods approach was employed, integrating both quantitative and qualitative methodologies. The quantitative data were collected through questionnaires from 128 purposively selected respondents from 16 private vocational institutions, consisting of school administrators, teachers, parents, school board members, and representatives from partner enterprises. The reliability of the questionnaire was confirmed with a Cronbach’s alpha coefficient of .97. For the qualitative component, in-depth interviews were conducted with five experts in private vocational education administration. The findings revealed that 1) the key components of administration in exemplary private vocational institutions included: collaborative networks, institutional management, organizational image, good governance, dual vocational education, quality-oriented culture, and participatory management systems. 2) All seven components were significantly correlated with the overall administration of private vocational institutions at the 0.05 level. 3) The developed administrative model, namely the 5CS Model, comprises five dimensions, i.e., 1.Strategic Leadership and Administration, 2. Networks and Participation, 3. Organizational Culture and Innovation, 4. Competency-Based and Dual Vocational Education, and 5. Organizational Image and Sustainability. 4) The model’s appropriateness was evaluated by experts and was rated at the highest level, with an average score of 4.64.