IMPACT OF LEADERSHIP STYLES OF HEAD TEACHER IN ADVANCING EDUCATION

Abstract

This study investigated the leadership styles of elementary school heads in Nankana Sahib district and their impact on educational development. The objectives were to identify head teachers' leadership styles, determine the effect on educational progress, and examine gender differences in leadership styles. A self-administered questionnaire was developed to explore head teachers' leadership styles and assess school discipline and learning environments. Simple random sampling was used to collect data, which was analyzed using SPSS software. The findings revealed that democratic leadership style was the most prevalent, followed by autocratic leadership style. Both autocratic and democratic leadership styles positively impacted school performance, while laissez-faire leadership style had no significant impact. Notably, there was no significant difference in male and female teachers' perceptions of leadership styles. The study found satisfactory disciplinary conditions and learning environments in schools. The results suggest that head teachers should adopt democratic leadership styles to maintain a positive and constructive school environment, discipline, and overall performance.