Situational Leadership and Teacher Effectiveness: A Study of Secondary Schools in District Dera Ismail Khan
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https://doi.org/10.63062/tk/2k25b.42055Keywords:
Situational Leadership, Teacher Effectiveness, Secondary Schools, Education, Dera Ismail KhanAbstract
This study investigates the impact of situational leadership on teacher effectiveness in secondary schools in District Dera Ismail Khan, Pakistan. Situational leadership, which adapts leadership styles based on teacher needs and circumstances, is examined in relation to its influence on teaching performance. A quantitative approach was employed, with data collected from 270 female secondary school teachers using a structured questionnaire. The results indicate that there is a strong correlation between situational leadership (directive and supportive styles) and teacher effectiveness and this demonstrates the relevance of adaptive leadership as a way of promoting better success rates in schooling. This study recommends that school administrators adopt situational leadership strategies to enhance the performance of teachers.
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