Effectiveness of Transformational Leadership in the Classroom

Dr. Careen E. G. Marbaniang

Abstract: Transformational Leadership is an effective leadership style that enhances the motivation, morale, and performance of followers through a variety of mechanisms and strategies. In school, the teacher?s leadership role is crucial as teachers are the main individuals in disseminating knowledge and information to the learners. The effect ofa teacher?s transformational leadership inside and outside the school can promote not only student?s motivation to learn but also the productivity and development of the school. Teachers must be aware that to become a transformational leader to influence the learners, certain qualities and training are required. This paper highlights the theoretical background of Transformational leadership, the qualities of a transformational leader and key aspects of transformational teaching.

Keywords: Leadership, Transformational Leadership, Transformational Teaching