Effects of Instructional Leadership on Teachers’ Motivation

Authors

  • Ikhtyar Ahmad M.Phil. Scholar, Department of Education, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.
  • Saqib Shahzad Associate Professor, Department of Education, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.
  • Azmat Ali Shah Lecturer, Department of Education, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.
  • Samreen Mehmood Assistant Professor, Department of Education, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.
  • Muhammad Abouzar Chairman, Sameen Orphan Care Foundation, Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55737/qjssh.791004378

Keywords:

Instructional leaders, Teacher`s Motivation, School Teachers, Education, Buner District

Abstract

Instructional leadership plays a crucial role in the teachers’ motivation level. The current study aims to investigate the impact of instructional leadership on the motivational level of school teachers.The study makes it easier for teachers to see how important it is for them to contribute to creating a welcoming learning setting.The study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of instructional leaders and raise their awareness of the importance of their job in enhancing the effectiveness and climate of the school. Thirteen hundred private sector teachers made up the study's sample size. An information-gathering questionnaire was included. The study employs a quantitative methodology. In order to look into and evaluate how instructional leadership influences teachers' motivation levels and subsequent performance, it also contains a survey approach. The study's findings showed that every private school teacher in the tehsil Mandan of the Buner district was aware of the importance of instructional leaders. It gave an example of how instructional leadership influenced the school environment and promoted positive working relationships between educators and school heads.

Author Biography

  • Saqib Shahzad, Associate Professor, Department of Education, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.

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Published

2024-06-30

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How to Cite

Ahmad, I., Shahzad, S., Shah, A. A., Mehmood, S., & Abouzar, M. (2024). Effects of Instructional Leadership on Teachers’ Motivation. Qlantic Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, 5(2), 1-8. https://doi.org/10.55737/qjssh.791004378

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