Transformational Leadership: Exploring Secondary School Leaders’ Perceptions on Best Practices

Mafe S., Ponting (2023) Transformational Leadership: Exploring Secondary School Leaders’ Perceptions on Best Practices. International Journal of Formal Education, 2 (10). pp. 176-188. ISSN 2720-6874

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Abstract

This research delves into the dynamic realm of transformational leadership within the context of secondary education, primarily focusing on the perceptions and practices of secondary school leaders, particularly principals. Transformational leadership, characterized by its ability to inspire, motivate, and foster growth, is recognized as a pivotal force for achieving profound change within educational institutions. While this study employs qualitative research methods, it utilized a qualitative case study design, with 16 carefully selected participants equally distributed by gender, age, and experience, contributing insights through in-depth semi-structured interviews to explore how secondary school leaders perceive and enact transformational leadership. The study places transformational leadership within a framework encompassing instructional and moral leadership styles, linking them to expected impacts on school leadership. The research employs a general inductive approach for data analysis. The findings of this study bridge the gap between leadership theory and practice, offering valuable insights that may inform measures to enhance leadership practices among school principals and thereby elevate the quality of secondary education and student development. Furthermore, the findings reveal several key themes, including the provision of personalized motivational support, the encouragement of creativity and critical thinking, the role of school principals as ethical role models, and the transformative impact of this leadership style on day-to-day school operations. The research emphasizes the significance of fostering a positive school culture, increasing teacher job satisfaction, enhancing student engagement, and improving the efficiency of school operations through transformational leadership. Ultimately, the study underscores the essential role of leadership in shaping the educational experience and offers valuable insights for improving leadership practices in secondary education, paving the way for a brighter and more promising future for the next generation.

Item Type:	Article
Subjects:	L Education > L Education (General)
Divisions:	Postgraduate > Master's of Islamic Education
Depositing User:	Journal Editor
Date Deposited:	03 Nov 2023 06:30
Last Modified:	03 Nov 2023 06:30
URI:	http://eprints.umsida.ac.id/id/eprint/12559

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