The Role of Transformational Leadership in Improving the Quality of Educational Institutions
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Transformational leadership, quality of educational, teacher performance, professionalism, multidimensionalityAbstract
Transformational leadership is a leadership model that is able to mobilize, inspire, and direct school members to achieve significant changes in improving the quality of educational institutions. This leadership encompasses four main dimensions: idealized influence, inspirational motivation, intellectual stimulation, and individual consideration. This enables the principal to carry out his or her role as an agent of change, an effective communicator, and able to build a positive organizational culture. In the context of educational institutions, transformational leadership plays a role in strengthening the school's vision and mission, improving teacher professionalism, building collaboration, and creating a conducive learning climate. Various studies explain that the role of school leaders has a significant impact on improving the quality of an educational institution, where transformational leadership has proven effective in driving quality improvement by strengthening teacher performance, developing school culture, and empowering the school community. Thus, transformational leadership is a strategic and relevant approach to improving the quality of educational institutions, especially amidst the challenges of change and increasingly high demands for quality education.
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