2025 IJRSE – Volume 14 Issue 9
Available Online: 2 May 2025
Author/s:
Gabuya, Melinda F.*
Department of Education, Bambang I District, SDO Nueva Vizcaya, Philippines (melinda.gabuya@deped.gov.ph)
Vadil, Carlo F.
Nueva Vizcaya State University, Philippines (Drvadil888@yahoo.com)
Abstract:
This study examined the relationship between transformational leadership practices of school administrators and teachers’ professionalism among educators in three integrated schools under the Department of Education in Bambang, Nueva Vizcaya, during the academic year 2024-2025. Using a descriptive-correlational research design, data were gathered from 51 teachers through validated research instruments. Statistical analyses, including mean, F-test (ANOVA), and Pearson correlation coefficient (r), were employed to determine relationships and differences among variables. Hypotheses were tested at a 0.05 significance level to ensure the validity of the findings. Results indicated that teachers rated their school administrators’ leadership as highly effective, particularly in motivation and inspiration, though areas like innovation and communication required improvement. Teachers also demonstrated high professionalism, excelling in integrity, commitment, and interpersonal skills, with room for growth in competency and self-discipline. No significant differences were found in teacher perceptions of transformational leadership and professionalism across schools, suggesting uniformity in leadership and professional standards. A moderate positive correlation was established between transformational leadership and professionalism, implying that effective leadership enhances teacher behavior. Findings from this study will guide the development of SLAC session content to strengthen teachers’ understanding of transformational leadership and support continuous professional development.
Keywords: transformational leadership, professionalism, learning action cells
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrse.2025.25094
Cite this article:
Gabuya, M. F., & Vadil, C. F. (2025). Examining the link between transformational leadership of school administrators and teachers’ professionalism in DepEd–Bambang integrated schools. International Journal of Research Studies in Education, 14(9), 89-103. https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrse.2025.25094
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