INVESTIGATING THE IMPACT OF PRINCIPAL LEADERSHIP STYLES AND TEACHERS ATTITUDE TO WORK IN PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ESAN WEST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF EDO STATE, NIGERIA
Keywords:
Adaptive Leadership, Democratic Leadership, Job Satisfaction, Motivation and Educational Environment, Principal Leadership Styles, Teacher’s attitudeAbstract
This paper investigated the relationship between principal leadership styles and primary and secondary school teachers’ attitude to work. Drawing upon Transformational Leadership Theory, the study specifically explores how these leadership styles (for example, democratic and adaptive leadership) influence teacher job satisfaction, motivation, and collaboration. A quantitative approach was employed by utilizing a correlational survey research design to achieve the purpose of the study. The Taro Yemane sampling formula was used to select 120 teachers for the study. Face validity was performed to ensure the validity of instruments. Cronbach alpha was used to ensure the reliability and validity of instruments. Pearson Product-Moment Correlation Coefficient was used to test the hypotheses. Findings revealed significant relationships between democratic leadership style and teacher attitudes, as well as notable impacts of adaptive leadership on teacher collaboration. The findings provided insights into the mechanisms through which leadership styles affect teacher attitudes and underscore the importance of leadership practices in creating conducive educational environments. Ultimately, this research contributes to the body of knowledge on educational leadership, offering actionable insights for administrators and policymakers dedicated to enhancing teaching effectiveness and teacher well-being.
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