A Transformational Leadership Model for Enhancing Educational Quality and Solving Accessibility Challenges in Schools

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      author = {Olanrewaju Awoyemi, Rita Uchenna Attah, Joseph Ozigi Basiru, Iveren M. Leghemo},
      title = {A Transformational Leadership Model for Enhancing Educational Quality and Solving Accessibility Challenges in Schools},
      journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
      year = {2024},
      volume = {7},
      number = {10},
      pages = {404-412},
      issn = {2456-8880},
      url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1705657.pdf},
      abstract = {This study explores a transformational leadership model designed to enhance educational quality and address accessibility challenges in schools. The model emphasizes the role of visionary leadership in fostering an inclusive, equitable, and high-performing educational environment. By integrating principles of transformational leadership?such as inspirational motivation, individualized consideration, intellectual stimulation, and idealized influence?the model provides a framework for school leaders to cultivate a shared vision, empower staff, and promote innovative practices. A key focus of the model is its adaptability to diverse educational contexts, including urban, rural, and underserved communities. It highlights strategies for overcoming systemic barriers to accessibility, such as resource disparities, infrastructure deficits, and socio-economic challenges. By prioritizing stakeholder engagement, the model advocates for collaboration between educators, policymakers, parents, and community members to co-create sustainable solutions. Empirical evidence from case studies is presented to demonstrate how transformational leadership can drive measurable improvements in student outcomes, teacher efficacy, and institutional resilience. The study also explores the integration of technology and data-driven decision-making to enhance educational delivery and monitor progress. This paper contributes to the discourse on educational leadership by offering actionable insights for policymakers and practitioners seeking to improve accessibility and quality in schools. The proposed model is positioned as a holistic approach that aligns leadership practices with the broader goals of educational equity, sustainability, and excellence.},
      keywords = {Educational quality, accessibility challenges, school improvement, inclusive education, transformational leadership},
      month = {April},
  }