Leadership Styles in Education

The video discusses two main types of school leadership: transformational and instructional. Transformational leadership focuses on creating a common vision and aligning teachers and students with this vision. Instructional leadership, on the other hand, emphasizes the impact of teaching on student outcomes, often using data like test scores to guide improvements. The video highlights research showing that instructional leadership has a significantly greater positive effect on student outcomes compared to transformational leadership. It also explores the prevalence of these leadership styles in different regions and the importance of adopting the right mindset for effective school leadership.

Who are the key figures mentioned in the introduction regarding leadership work?

• Ken Leathwood, Vivian Robinson, Ken Rowe

• Peter Senge, Richard Elmore, Linda Darling-Hammond

• James Spillane, Michael Barber, Dylan Wiliam

• John Hattie, Michael Fullan, Andy Hargreaves

What is the primary focus of transformational leadership in schools?

• Creating a common vision among teachers and students

• Developing new teaching methods

• Increasing school funding

• Improving test scores

What is the main concern of instructional leadership?

• The extracurricular activities offered

• The school's infrastructure

• The school's financial health

• The impact of adults on students

According to Vivian Robinson's meta-analysis, which leadership style has a greater impact on students?

• Transformational leadership

• Servant leadership

• Instructional leadership

• Charismatic leadership

What is the effect size of transformational leadership on student outcomes?

• 0.15

• 0.6

• 0.3

• 0.45

Which leadership style is described as having a 'chalk and cheese' difference in impact compared to the other?

• Instructional leadership

• Charismatic leadership

• Transformational leadership

• Servant leadership

What percentage of principals in New South Wales are instructional leaders?

• 5 to 10 percent

• 15 to 20 percent

• 10 to 15 percent

• 20 to 30 percent

What is the suggested mindset for principals according to the discussion?

• Focusing on the impact of people in the school

• Ensuring all resources are available

• Maintaining a strict hierarchy

• Promoting extracurricular activities

What is the main challenge of instructional leadership compared to transformational leadership?

• Organizing school events

• Managing school finances

• Creating a common vision

• Constantly evaluating impact

In which region is there a higher percentage of instructional leaders due to sufficient change?

• New South Wales

• Queensland

• Ontario

• California