Development of an Educational Management Model Integrating Vocational and Basic Education through Participatory 5 CO Approach in the Context of Satun Technical College

Abstract

This research aimed to: 1. study the current situation and problems of the educational management linking vocational education and basic education, 2. create a model for educational management linking vocational education and basic education with 5 Co-participation according to the context of Satun Technical College, 3. try-out  the model of educational management  linking vocational education and basic education through 5 Co-participation according to the context of Satun Technical College, and 4. evaluate the model of educational management linking vocational education and basic education with 5 Co-participation according to the context of Satun Technical College. A mixed research method was employed to collect data through questionnaires and focus groups with school administrators, teachers, parents, students, community members, and business enterprises. Data analysis was conducted through content synthesis, percentage, mean, and standard deviation. The research findings revealed that 1. the model of participatory education management composed five components, i.e.,  co-management, co-collaboration & network, co- curriculum & flexible learning, co-incubator & entrepreneur, and supervision and evaluation. 2. The trial of the model showed that it was effective in terms of educational management, curriculum development, vocational skills, and cooperation between educational institutions. 3. The evaluation by parents and communities reflected that the model was appropriate and met the needs of the learners with an overall average score at the highest level (  = 4.54, S.D. = 0.53), especially in terms of learning that integrated academics with careers, along with using a credit bank system to transfer learning outcomes from Satun Technical College for further academic qualifications.