A Study On: Role of Leadership Styles in Enhancing School Administration and Student Outcomes

Author(s): SMT Sasmita Pradhan

Abstract:

Leadership style plays a pivotal role in shaping effective school administration and improving student outcomes. This paper explores the relationship between various leadership styles such as transformational, transactional, instructional and distributed leadership and their influence on school operations, teacher motivation and student performance. Transformational leadership characterized by vision, inspiration and individualized support is strongly associated with enhanced teacher collaboration, innovation and student engagement. Instructional leadership emphasizes curriculum and teaching quality, directly impacting academic achievement. Meanwhile distributed leadership promotes shared responsibility and collective decision making, fostering a collaborative school culture. This study underscores that the most effective school leaders are those who adapt their leadership style to context specific needs, balancing strategic management with a strong focus on teaching and learning. Ultimately the alignment of leadership approach with school goals and community needs significantly contributes to improved school governance and better educational outcomes for students.

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