A Leadership-Based Framework for Effective Classroom Management: Integrating Transformational and Strategic Approaches
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transformational leadership, strategic leadership, strategies for effective school managementAbstract
This research aims to examine the intersection of these two leadership frameworks, exploring how they complement one another in the context of classroom management. By integrating transformational and strategic leadership, educational leaders can create a comprehensive approach to managing schools that fosters innovation, supports teacher and student success, and achieves sustainable long-term goals. Through this investigation, the study seeks to develop a clear understanding of how these leadership models can be applied to enhance school effectiveness and drive educational excellence. This study employed the descriptive method of research. The checklist was the main tool to gather data. Interviews and observations were employed to validate findings. Descriptive research involved a collection of data in order to test hypotheses or to answer questions concerning the current status of the subject of study. The principal aimed in descriptive research was to describe the nature of a situation as it existed at the time of the study and to explore the causes of particular phenomena. Participants are the 70 teachers of Dr. Gloria D. Lacson Foundation, Colleges, Inc., San Leonardo, Nueva Ecija, during the School Year 2024-2025. Stratified random sampling was used to identify the participants. The results of the evaluation of strategic leadership strategies for effective school management, according to transformational leadership and strategic leadership, strongly agree in the leadership practices. A strong positive relationship between transformational leadership and strategic leadership in education and effective school management. No significant relationship between the demographic profiles (age, gender, educational attainment, and years in service as a school head) and the strategies for effective school management (transformational and strategic leadership in education). This study served as a comprehensive resource for school heads, enabling them to merge transformational leadership (inspiring, motivating, and innovating) with strategic leadership (planning, executing, and adapting) to create effective school management practices. By applying the findings, school heads are better prepared to navigate challenges, inspire stakeholders, and achieve both immediate and long-term educational goals.
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