2026 IJRSE – Volume 15 Issue 3
CollabWritive Special Issue
Available Online: 1 June 2026
Author/s:
Mercado, Gem E.
Graduate School, Lyceum of the Philippines University – Batangas, Philippines (siirgemford19@gmail.com)
Abstract:
This study examined the relationship between transformational leadership, professional development support, and innovative teaching strategies among 419 secondary school teachers in the Division of Batangas City using a descriptive research design. Weighted mean and standard deviation were used to describe the variables, while independent samples t-test and one-way ANOVA determined differences based on profile variables. Pearson r was used to assess the relationships among the variables. The study aimed to determine how leadership practices and professional development influence the implementation of innovative teaching strategies in the classroom. Findings indicated that school leaders demonstrated strong transformational leadership practices, particularly in inspiring, motivating, and empowering teachers. These leadership behaviors contributed positively to teacher engagement and overall school performance. Furthermore, the results showed that professional development support provided by school leaders is highly effective across different domains, especially in promoting career advancement and encouraging collaborative professional learning communities. However, mentorship and training initiatives may still be enhanced to maximize their practical impact on teaching practices. The study also revealed that teachers implemented innovative teaching strategies to a very great extent, with the highest emphasis on developing students’ social skills, followed by creativity, critical thinking, and information and communication technology (ICT) skills. Moreover, the analysis showed a significant positive relationship between professional development support and innovative teaching strategies, indicating that teachers who receive stronger professional development support are more likely to adopt innovative instructional practices. The study recommends strengthening professional development initiatives through targeted training, mentorship, collaborative learning communities, structured feedback mechanisms, equitable access to development opportunities, and the integration of ICT tools to further enhance innovative teaching practices among teachers.
Keywords: innovative teaching strategies, professional development, secondary school teachers, teacher engagement, teaching practices, transformational leadership
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrse.2026.26611
Cite this article:
Mercado, G. E. (2026). Transformational leadership, professional development, and innovative teaching strategies among secondary school teachers. International Journal of Research Studies in Education, 15(3), 139-150. https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrse.2026.26611