Transformational Leadership in the Post Pandemic of the Philippine Education System

Abstract

This study investigated the knowledge and dispositions related to transformational leadership among teachers and students in the Philippine Education System, grounded on Transformational Leadership Theory. The research specifically aimed to address the following questions: (1) What is the level of knowledge of teachers and students on transformational leadership across the four components, namely Idealized Influence, Intellectual Stimulation, Individualized Consideration, and Inspirational Motivation? (2) Are there significant differences in knowledge between groups and among components? (3) What is the extent of disposition of transformational leadership functions? (4) Are there significant differences in disposition across components? and (5) What sustainable plan may be proposed based on the results of the study?

Findings revealed that both teachers and students demonstrated high levels of knowledge on transformational leadership. Among the four dimensions, Inspirational Motivation obtained the highest ratings, while Intellectual Stimulation received the lowest. Significant differences were found between groups, with students rating their knowledge slightly higher than teachers. Furthermore, a significant interaction effect was noted, particularly in the dimension of Intellectual Stimulation, where teachers rated lower compared to students. On the extent of disposition, results indicated a very high level across all four dimensions, though statistical tests showed no significant differences among them. This suggests that transformational leadership practices are consistently applied within schools, though some components may still be strengthened.

In conclusion, transformational leadership continues to serve as an essential framework for guiding school leadership and cultivating positive learning environments. A sustainable plan was developed, highlighting capacity-building initiatives, context-based training, mentorship, and continuous monitoring to ensure the long-term advancement of transformational leadership within the Philippine education system.