TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP STYLE IN EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION: CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ENUGU EDUCATION ZONE.

Abstract

This study explores the challenges and prospects of implementing transformational leadership styles in the educational administration of secondary schools in Enugu education zone, Nigeria. Transformational leadership, characterized by idealized influence, inspirational motivation, intellectual stimulation, and individualized consideration, has been recognized for its potential to inspire and motivate educators, thereby enhancing teaching outcomes. However, the application of this leadership style in  secondary schools in Enugu education zone , presents unique challenges and opportunities. The study was guided by three research question guided the study. A descriptive survey research design was used for the study. the population for the study  was 1763 principals and teachers  in 33 secondary schools Enugu education zone, A sample of 326 principals and teachers using Taro Yamane method of sampling  .The instrument for data collection was questionnaire titled Transformational leadership style in educational administration (TLSEA): challenges and prospects in secondary schools in Enugu education zone.  A 15 item questionnaire grouped into 3 section according to the research question that guided the study. The items was structured in four rating scale of strongly Agreed  (SA)3.50-4.00, Agreed(A)2.5-3.49, Disagreed(D)1.50-2.49,and Strongly disagreed(SD)1.00-1.49, with weighting numerical value of 4, 3,2 and 1 respectively . The instrument was validated by three expert. The reliability of the instrument was determined using test-retest reliability techniques. The copies of the questionnaire distributed, out of 326 copies distributed 302 were properly filled and retrieved representing 93% retune rate. mean and standard deviation was used to analyze the data while t-test statistics was used to test the hypotheses. Based on the findings of the study  The study therefore concludes that embracing the potential prospects of transformational leadership style in educational administration solves the challenges faced by administrators on the administration of transformational leadership style .recommendation were also made that The educational administrators should be enlightened through seminars, workshops on the effectiveness of transformational leadership style in educational administration.