The Transformational and Transactional Leadership Styles of Primary School Principals (İzmir Case)

Abstract

This study examines primary school teachers’ and Principals’ perceptions of transformational and transactional leadership styles with regard to their individual, professional and school characteristics. 5 female and 45 male volunteer principalsand 646 female, 304 male teachers in 50 primary schools in Izmir provided information on a “Scale of School Principals’ Leadership Styles”. According to the findings of the research, school principals’ perceptions of transactional leadership styles vary significantly in terms of the socio-economic level of their schools. Teachers perceptions of leadership styles of their school principals vary significantly in terms of the work experience status and socioeconomic level of their schools.