Investigating The Transformational Leadership Impact On Student Engagement: Mediating Role Of Student Expectation

Abstract

The study investigates mediating impact of student expectation with transformational-leadership & engagement. A sample of 240 being taken from the employees of inclusive schools in Pakistan. Structural equation modeling was employed. Findings of study reveals such as transformational leadership significantly predicts students engagement, and this relationship partially mediated student expectation. This result implies transformational leadership positively influences student expectation, which in turn enhances student engagement. These findings underscore transformational leadership significance in promoting student engagement and meeting the expectations within the premises of inclusive schooling environment. Additionally, managerial implications suggest that fostering of transformational leadership and addressing student expectations can lead to increased employee engagement and organizational effectiveness. Overall, this study contributes mechanisms for leadership impacts on students’ engagement in inclusive schooling and provides insights for educational practitioners and policymakers of inclusive schools.