Impact of Transformational Leadership on Educational Institutions

Authors

  • Shakeel Ahmed PhD Scholar, Department of Education, Alhamd Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan. E-mail: s_ahmed2000@yahoo.com
  • Sidra Kiran Assistant Professor, Department of Education, Alhamd Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan. E-mail: sidra.kiran@aiu.edu.pk

Keywords:

Transformational leadership, educational institutions, academic institutes, institutional culture, educational leadership

Abstract

Transformational leadership is becoming more well-known and influential in educational institutions. This study examines the effects of transformational leadership on institutional culture, teacher attitudes, and student achievement in Pakistani educational institutions. We conducted the study in the province of Punjab, Pakistan, home to approximately 0.54 million teachers. The study included 304 respondents, of whom 119 were female and 185 were male. Respondents belonged to different educational institutes: higher education (24.0%), secondary schools (29.6%), and 46.4% were from primary educational institutions. We employed random sampling using the Likert scale and closed-ended items in conjunction with open-ended questionnaires. We analyzed the data using SPSS 23 and descriptive statistics. The results show that transformational leadership fosters cooperation and continuous development by positively influencing institutional culture. Teachers working under positive transformational leadership have greater job satisfaction, motivation, and dedication to the achievement of their students. Although there is a clear level of student engagement, improving academic performance and problem-solving abilities calls for tailored leadership strategies. 

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03-07-2024

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Shakeel Ahmed, & Sidra Kiran. (2024). Impact of Transformational Leadership on Educational Institutions. Archives of Educational Studies (ARES), 4(1), 78–96. Retrieved from https://ares.pk/ojs/index.php/ares/article/view/101

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