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TEACHERS’ PERCEPTION ON THE TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP ROLE OF SCHOOL PRINCIPALS - A STUDY BASED ON TAMIL MEDIUM TEACHERS IN NUWARA - ELIYA EDUCATION ZONE IN SRI LANKA
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R.Gajan, P.Ramathass and T.Mukunthan
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This study examined teachers’ perceptions of the transformational leadership practices of school principals, focusing on four key dimensions: idealized influence, inspirational motivation, intellectual stimulation, and individualized consideration. The purpose of this study was to identify the extent to which principals demonstrate transformational leadership behaviors and to analyze teachers’ perceptions regarding these practices. A quantitative descriptive research design was employed, and data was collected through a structured questionnaire based on a five-point Likert scale. The sample consisted of 94 teachers representing different genders, age groups, teaching experiences, school types, teaching levels, and educational qualifications. The demographic findings indicated that most respondents were female teachers, primarily aged between 31-40 years, with most having 6-10 years of teaching experience. A large proportion of participants were employed in provincial schools and were trained through National Colleges of Education. The findings revealed that teachers generally hold positive perceptions of their principals’ transformational leadership practices. Under idealized influence, most teachers perceived their principals as ethical, fair, and trustworthy leaders, although a notable proportion expressed neutral views regarding consistency and role modeling. Overall, the study concludes that principals practice transformational leadership to a moderate to high extent. Nevertheless, the presence of consistent neutral responses across all four dimensions suggests variability in leadership experiences. Strengthening consistency, collaborative practices, innovation support, and individualized professional development are recommended to enhance teacher motivation, professional growth, and overall school effectiveness.
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