English abstract
The study aimed to discover the application of transformational
leadership of the schools' principals in Al Batinah North Governorate in
the Sultanate of Oman. It also identifies whether there are differences in
the use of transformational leadership in terms of work experience,
educational qualification and gender.
To reach the goals of the study, a descriptive method was used and a
questionnaire was distributed amongst 187 principals who reside in
Albatinah North schools. The questionnaire included seven areas of the
dimensions of transformational leadership: vision and message of the
school, goals and priorities of the school depending on its needs and the
needs of the society, common culture that is supportive for the change
inside the school, good model, stimulation of mentality, expectation of the
performance of the school workers and change .
The major results of the study revealed that the transformational
leadership is highly applied in the school environment. The group ( 5-10)
showed a difference in the application of transformational leadership due
to the years of work experience. Educational qualification also can make a
difference in the application of transformational leadership. As well,
females highly use transformational leadership compared to males .
The study brought about some important recommendations. First of all,
it is necessary to develop school's vision through utilizing the available
potentials. Also, conducting intensive career improvement programs in
schools are important to enhance the skills of creativity and leaderships of
employers. Finally, carrying out training courses for the principals in
order to teach them the bases of leadership
