Transformational leadership in education: Crossed perspectives of teachers and school leaders

Abstract

This research focuses on transformational leadership in education, a style that has been the subject of several in-depth studies in recent years and which has proven its effectiveness in the educational environment. The issue of leadership and the professional skills associated with it are essential to developing effective schools and improving student outcomes. The objective of a transformational leader is to encourage others to surpass themselves by caring about them, sharing an inspiring vision and maintaining a positive and pleasant work atmosphere.

This descriptive study, of an exploratory nature, pursues a double objective: On the one hand, it seeks to explore the qualities most sought after by teachers in terms of transformational leadership, and on the other hand, to collect the perceptions of school principals on the key leadership roles they should take on. Its ultimate goal is to have an immediate impact on principals, thus encouraging them to adapt their practices to the new governance requirements within educational establishments.

The results, both quantitative and qualitative, highlight the crucial importance of idealized influence and individualized consideration in the perception of transformational leadership in the educational context.

JEL Classification: I21, J24

Paper type: Empirical research