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VOL. 11, ISSUE 1 (2026)
The influence of principal leadership styles on teacher effectiveness
Authors
Vinita Gupta, Dr. Anamika Pandey
Abstract
This research examines the direct relationship
between principal leadership styles and teacher effectiveness within the
context of Indian degree colleges. Utilising a cross-sectional survey design,
data were collected from 60 principals and 240 students across 30 colleges in
Central India. Leadership was assessed using the Multifactor Leadership
Questionnaire (MLQ), while teacher effectiveness was measured via the Students'
Evaluation of Educational Quality (SEEQ). Results from correlation and regression
analyses revealed that transformational leadership had the strongest positive
association with teacher effectiveness (β=0.42,p<.001), followed by transactional leadership (β=0.24,p<.01). Laissez-faire leadership exhibited a significant negative
relationship with effectiveness (β=-0.29, p<.001). The study underscores the critical role of active and supportive
leadership in enhancing teaching quality and offers practical recommendations
for leadership development in Indian higher education.
Pages:1-3
How to cite this article:
Vinita Gupta, Dr. Anamika Pandey "The influence of principal leadership styles on teacher effectiveness". International Journal of Advanced Educational Research, Vol 11, Issue 1, 2026, Pages 1-3
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