What is the difference between transformational and instructional leaders?

Modified on Fri, 11 Oct at 3:39 PM

Instructional leadership refers to those principals who have their major focus on creating a learning climate free of disruption, a system of clear teaching objectives and high teacher expectations for teachers and students


Transformational leadership refers to those principals who engage with their teaching staff in ways inspire them to new levels of energy, commitment, and moral purpose such that they work collaboratively to overcome challenges and reach ambitious goals. 


It is Instructional Leadership that has the most effect on student outcomes.

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