Transformational Leadership and Its Relationship to the Quality of School Performance in Al-Arda Governorate

Abstract

     The research aims to identify the reality of the practice of Transformational leadership by the school leaders of Al-Ardah Governorate from the point of view of the educational staff and its relationship to the quality of school performance.

     The researcher has followed the analytical and descriptive approach. The questionnaire has been used to collect data. A simple random sampling consists of (358) teachers, headmasters, and staff members. (167) males and (191 females from the teaching staff have participated in the questionnaire.

     The results have concluded that the director should take into consideration the directives and determinants of the Ministry of Education in developing plans for the school, and helping his new subordinates realize the school’s vision, goals and mission. Recognizing the primary role of the school, considering the conditions of the school’s internal and external environment while developing school plans, motivating subordinates with ideas, encouraging his team to come up with new ideas to define the school’s vision and goals, and clarifying the school’s vision, mission and goals on an ongoing basis.  In addition, the headmaster should permanently direct the team to work collaboratively and fraternally, and to act in a manner that commands trust, respect and appreciation for the team.  The headmaster should give priority to working within shared values ​​and motivate the team to achieve educational goals, and encourage the team to solve problems and find sound solutions. Transformational leadership helps teachers take responsibility more easily, take appropriate and decisive decisions, and create an ideal role model, and an appropriate degree to fully exercise the powers entrusted by teachers without interference. It has been also concluded that most school principals are familiar with planning procedures and the reality of schools, and that the administration pursues everything that is modern in the field of educational administration. The administrative accountability is carried out in an effective manner, and it monitors resources and how they are used, and the teachers’ quarterly and daily plans. The administration is constantly keen on the continuous professional development of teachers, and determining the training needs of teachers, and designing training programs according to the teachers’ needs.  The results also have indicated that the number of students in classes affects their educational outcomes, the cleanliness and safety of the school environment, the follow-up of security and safety procedures, and the adoption of modern technological methods in education. The classrooms are lit and ventilated appropriately and suitable for the number of students, the allocation of financial resources, scientific laboratories, computer laboratories and appropriate technological units. This is to secure modern educational resources, and the availability of sports and health facilities and appropriate squares inside the school.  

The results also have found that there are statistically significant differences between the average degrees of males and females in the practice of transformational leadership as a whole. There are no statistically significant differences between the number of years of experience in the aspects of transformational leadership in the schools of Al-Ardah Governorate. There are statistically significant differences between teachers in the educational level in the practice of transformational leadership in schools.