Abstract:
This research, has the following objectives. 1) Study the emotional intelligence of school administrators as perceived by teachers. 2) Compare the emotional intelligence of school administrators as perceived by teachers, classified by gender, work experience, education level, and school size. 3) Provide guidelines for developing the emotional intelligence of school administrators as perceived by teachers under the jurisdiction of the Chachoengsao Primary Educational Service Area Office 1. The sample group consisted of 319 teachers under the Chachoengsao Primary Educational Service Area Office 1 for the academic year 2024. The sample size was determined using Krejci and Morgan's table. The research tool was a questionnaire using a 5-point checklist scale, with an index of item-objective congruence (IOC) ranging from .80 to 1 and a reliability coefficient of .935. Data analysis included mean, standard deviation, percentage, IOC, one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA), Scheff's post hoc test, and content analysis.
The finding revealed that; 1) The emotional intelligence of school administrators, as perceived by teachers, was rated at a high level overall and in every aspect. 2) A comparison of the emotional intelligence of school administrators, as perceived by teachers, classified by gender, work experience, and educational level, revealed no significant differences. However, when classified by school size, there were no differences overall and, in most aspects, except for self-regulation, which showed a statistically significant difference at the .05 level. 3) Guidelines for developing the emotional intelligence of school administrators as perceived by teachers are as follows: 1) Self-awareness: Regularly assess strengths and weaknesses, and be open to feedback from others. 2) Self-regulation: Develop patience, manage emotions through mindfulness practice, and make thoughtful decisions. 3) Self-motivation: Foster creativity, enthusiasm for work, build positive relationships, and promote team unity. 4) Empathy: Understand and recognize the emotions, needs, and differences of others, inspire and motivate them, appreciate their achievements, and encourage teamwork. 5) Social skills: Build strong networks both within and outside the organization, communicate effectively, and organize activities to enhance team cohesion.