School Management Strategies under Disruptive Change: A Review of School Management Strategies under Disruptive Change

Abstract

This article aims to present a conceptual and empirical exploration of disruptive change driven by rapid technological advancement, shifting labor market demands, and global crises has fundamentally reshaped educational management worldwide. In Thailand, primary schools face increasing pressure to enhance students’ digital competencies while navigating systemic constraints in policy, infrastructure, and human capital. This paper examines school management strategies under disruptive change, focusing on digital competency in Thai primary schools. Drawing upon policy analysis, case-based synthesis, and contemporary literature, the study proposes four strategic domains: (1) adaptive school management under disruptive change; (2) academic administration reform to promote students’ digital competencies; (3) teacher capacity enhancement for digital competency development; and (4) flexible and responsive learning support systems. The findings suggest that effective digital competency requires systemic alignment between leadership, curriculum, pedagogy, and support structures.