Investigate The Relationship Between Head Teacher Ethical Leadership Style and Teacher’s Motivation at Secondary Level
Keywords:
Ethical leadership styles, teachers performance, Secondary levelAbstract
The relationship between a head teacher's ethical leadership style and teacher motivation at the secondary level is a critical area of educational research. Ethical leadership, characterized by fairness, integrity, and moral guidance, can significantly impact teachers' motivation. This study aims to explore the correlation between head teacher ethical leadership styles and teacher motivation within secondary-level educational settings. This quantitative and descriptive study investigates ethical leadership among secondary school teachers (SSTs) in District Talagang (Chakwal), comprising both male and female teachers across 120 public secondary schools.. The findings illuminate that a substantial majority of teachers, exceeding 80%, perceive their head teachers as exemplars of ethical leadership. This indicates that ethical leadership profoundly influences teacher motivation and contributes to a positive school culture. Teachers who perceive their head teachers as trustworthy, transparent, fair, and just express a deeper engagement with their work and stronger connections with colleagues and students. This highlights ethical leadership's role in nurturing a sense of equity and respect within the school community, propelling teachers to excel in their roles.
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