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The implementation of transformational leadership in UAEs international schools to increase

boys’ academic achievements

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Leadership in the education context is not only essential in moulding students’ behaviour

but also in improving academic performance. Due to these facts, the past 15 years have been

shaped by consistent school reforms with the aim of improving students’ performance. These

reforms have majorly centred on the implementation of appropriate leadership skills to attain

organisational goals and excellence. In the educational context, leadership is defined as the

ability to have a clear vision. Clear vision encompasses the ability to take into account the

achievement of the desired educational state in the long term while creating new programs to

enhance learning and a better understanding of concepts by students. To achieve these long-term

goals, an appropriate leadership model should be implemented. In this context, transformational

leadership fits perfectly due to its orientation to long-term vision. The model focuses on the

development of the person hence transformation into leaders and moral agents. Literature related

to the review of leadership outcomes in schools acknowledges transformational leadership to be

highly productive due to its ability to change the organisation culture to improve efficiency and

effectiveness. Therefore, this research will explore various theoretical perspectives that outline

the benefits of establishing transformational leadership in the school to improve performance.

Literature related to the topic will be examined to offer insight on the topic.

Context and Rationale

Teachers are the link between students’ good and bad academic performance. Therefore,

they play a great role in the educational context regarding improving students performance.

However, attaining good performance is not a simple task. It requires implementation of various

programs and building of good relationships between teachers and their students. A good

teacher-student relationship founded on the right leadership skills is a good strategy to improve

students’ academic performance. Transformational leadership provides a useful framework to

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1 The implementation of transformational leadership in UAEs international schools to increase boys’ academic achievements Name Institution Course Date Background 2 Leadership in the education context is not only essential in moulding students’ behaviour but also in improving academic performance. Due to these facts, the past 15 years have been shaped by consistent school reforms with the aim of improving students’ performance. These reforms have majorly centred on the implementation of appropriate leadership skills to attain organisational goals and excellence. In the educational context, leadership is defined as the ability to have a clear vision. Clear vision encompasses the ability to take into account the achievement of the desired educational state in the long term while creating new programs to enhance learning and a better understanding of concepts by students. To achieve these long-term goals, an appropriate leadership model should be implemented. In this context, transformational leadership fits perfectly due to its orientation to long-term vision. The model focuses on the development of the person hence transformation into leaders and moral agents. Literature related to the review of leadership outcomes in schools acknowledges transformational leadership to be highly productive due to its ability to change the organisation culture to improve efficiency and effectiveness. Therefore, this research will explore various theoretical perspectives that outline t ...
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