Integrating Instructional and Digital Leadership As ACatalyst For Transformational Change in Secondary Education

Mengintegrasikan Kepimpinan Instruksional dan Kepimpinan Digital sebagai Pemangkin Perubahan Transformasi dalam Pendidikan Menengah

Abstract

This research aims to examine the importance of instructional and digital leadership for transformative change in secondary schools. Current research seeks to understand how the combined effectiveness of these two leadership dimensions may enhance the quality of teaching and learning, enable teachers, and drive change within school systems. The quantitative research sought to gather information from secondary school teachers through a survey. The survey instrument was adapted from well-accepted leadership principles regarding instructional leadership, digital leadership, and transformational change, and was utilised with a stratified sample of 200 respondents. To examine relationships among the variables, descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation, and multiple regression analysis were used to analyse the extracted data. The results indicate that, with respect to instructional and digital leadership, positive effects on transformational change are significant, and that digital leadership is especially potent as the primary driver of instructional innovation. The study concludes that a synergistic approach to the two domains of leadership could contribute to a sustainable model for school transformation. Some implications highlight the need for professional development programs, digital literacy, and leadership skills to sustain educators' roles in the 21st century.