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The study examined an assessment of the level of utilization of transformational leadership style in secondary schools in ovia north east local government area of the study. Four research questions were raised; The descriptive research method was used
in carrying out this study. The population for this study was made up of all the 52 senior secondary schools principals and all the teachers in the 52 senior secondary schools in ovia north east local government area of Edo state. the sample size selected for this study is 5 school principals and 20 teachers in the 5 sample schools. this was selected using simple random sampling technique Findings from the study revealed that; The level of utilization of transformational leadership style among principals in public senior secondary schools in ovia north east local government area of Edo state,more experienced and less experienced public secondary school principals in ovia north east local government area utilize transformational leadership style at a high level, both male and female public secondary school principals demonstrate a high level of utilization of transformational
leadership style across all measured items. however, male principals generally reported slightly higher mean scores on most items compared to their female counterparts. The following recommendations were raised to guide this study; There
should be continuous leadership development programs organized for all principals, regardless of their years of experience, to sustain and further enhance their capacity to engage, empower, and support teachers effectively. There should be targeted support initiatives for principals in small public secondary schools to bridge the gap in transformational leadership practices compared to their counterparts in larger schools. There should be policies encouraging equitable access to leadership resources and
training for both male and female principals to ensure that all school leaders can maintain high levels of transformational leadership regardless of gender
in carrying out this study. The population for this study was made up of all the 52 senior secondary schools principals and all the teachers in the 52 senior secondary schools in ovia north east local government area of Edo state. the sample size selected for this study is 5 school principals and 20 teachers in the 5 sample schools. this was selected using simple random sampling technique Findings from the study revealed that; The level of utilization of transformational leadership style among principals in public senior secondary schools in ovia north east local government area of Edo state,more experienced and less experienced public secondary school principals in ovia north east local government area utilize transformational leadership style at a high level, both male and female public secondary school principals demonstrate a high level of utilization of transformational
leadership style across all measured items. however, male principals generally reported slightly higher mean scores on most items compared to their female counterparts. The following recommendations were raised to guide this study; There
should be continuous leadership development programs organized for all principals, regardless of their years of experience, to sustain and further enhance their capacity to engage, empower, and support teachers effectively. There should be targeted support initiatives for principals in small public secondary schools to bridge the gap in transformational leadership practices compared to their counterparts in larger schools. There should be policies encouraging equitable access to leadership resources and
training for both male and female principals to ensure that all school leaders can maintain high levels of transformational leadership regardless of gender
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