Transformational Leadership: Developing a Culture of Curiosity, Growth, and Professional Development

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dc.contributor.authorRussell, Shannon
dc.date.accessioned2024-09-13T20:04:54Z
dc.date.available2024-09-13T20:04:54Z
dc.date.issued2024-09
dc.description.abstractThis capstone study examines the role of transformational leadership in fostering professional learning communities dedicated to continuous growth and development. Research indicates that by engaging with the learning team, school leaders can cultivate a collaborative community of teachers who pursue ongoing improvement through their colleagues, thereby enhancing the team's overall capacity. When teachers collaborate, they are more effective in solving problems and addressing challenges than when working alone. Transformational leadership leverages in-house expertise to broaden knowledge and understanding across the team. Professional learning communities enable transformational leaders to strengthen teacher self-efficacy and collective efficacy as teachers witnessing student achievement realize the impact of their efforts. In the 21st-century, where learners evolve rapidly, a single individual cannot address all needs; instead, a collaborative team is essential. Transformational leaders develop a shared purpose, motivating and encouraging teachers to work towards continuous improvement. School leaders must build supportive and trusting relationships with teachers, allowing them to take risks without fearing failure. This involves fostering continuous collaboration through collegial visits whereby teachers observe teaching practices and engage in constructive discussions that promote critical reflection. This enhances the team’s efficacy, as they collectively see their efforts positively influencing student success and achievement
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11803/2551
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisher.institutionCity University of Seattle (CityU)
dc.rightsAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 United States
dc.rightsopenAccess
dc.rights.urihttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/us/
dc.subjecttransformational leadership
dc.subjectcuriosity
dc.subjectprofessional development
dc.subjectcollegial Visits
dc.subjectteacher observation
dc.subjectefficacy
dc.subjectcollective ffficacy
dc.subjectself efficacy
dc.subjectmotivation
dc.subjectprofessional learning communities
dc.subjectrelationships
dc.subjectschool leaders
dc.subjectschool leadership
dc.subjectteacher well-being
dc.subjecttrust
dc.titleTransformational Leadership: Developing a Culture of Curiosity, Growth, and Professional Development
dc.typeCapstone
thesis.degree.disciplineLeadership
thesis.degree.grantorCity University of Seattle (CityU)
thesis.degree.levelMasters
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Education
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