Transformational Leadership Strategies in Public Elementary Schools in Koronadal City: A Comprehensive Analysis of Leadership Dimensions

This research assesses the transformational leadership strategies of school leaders in public elementary schools in Koronadal City, Philippines. Rooted in Bass and Avolio's Transformational Leadership Theory, it handles four essential dimensions: idealized influence, inspiring motivation, intellectual stimulation, and individualized consideration. The study targets gaps in understanding transformative leadership techniques in underrepresented and resource-constrained contexts, notably in Koronadal City’s school system. Employing a descriptive research approach, the study obtained data via a validated five-point Likert-scale survey given to 15 school leaders. A statistical analysis found that leaders successfully offered ethical role modeling and inspirational motivation, building employee trust and excitement. However, constraints were noted in producing attractive ideas and satisfying particular staff demands, stressing issues related to restricted resources and professional growth opportunities. These results correspond with worldwide studies underscoring the advantages of transformational leadership but emphasized the inherent limits of under-resourced conditions, such as resistance to change and lack of support networks. The research underlines the significance of specialized training programs, increased resource allocation, and context-sensitive leadership actions. Future research should embrace longitudinal designs and examine the integration of digital technologies to foster transformative methodologies. This research adds to the expanding body of evidence on transformational leadership, underscoring its important role in promoting creativity, cooperation, and improved educational achievement in resource-limited situations.