Educators in the Post-COVID Digital Era: An Enquiry Through the Transformational Leadership Lens

Title

Educators in the Post-COVID Digital Era: An Enquiry Through the Transformational Leadership Lens

Creator

Sadasivan, Anupama; Dosaya, Divya; Athira, M.

Description

Amidst the changing conditions brought about by the pandemic, educators face diverse challenges and opportunities in integrating digital technologies into their teaching/learning practices. Transformational leadership among educators, characterized by vision, inspiration, individualized consideration, and intellectual stimulation, emerges as a crucial factor in guiding educators through this turbulent transition. This study explores the role of transformational leadership in facilitating educators' adaptation to the post-COVID digital era. Through a qualitative inquiry, employing semi-structured interviews, this research examines how transformational leadership styles inspire and support educators in embracing digital tools and pedagogies. By using reflexive thematic analysis, the study explores the interplay between transformational leadership and the usage of information and communication technology. The analysis will seek to uncover insights into the mechanisms driving educators' acceptance and adoption of digital technologies in the post-COVID educational landscape. The findings offer implications for educational leaders, policymakers, and practitioners aiming to foster effective technology integration strategies and enhance teaching and learning outcomes in the digital era. 2026 by Anupama Sadasivan, Divya Dosaya and Athira M.

Source

The Emerald Handbook on International Higher Education: Navigating Workforce and Leadership Changes in a Digital Age;pp.339-348

Date

01-01-2025

Publisher

Emerald Publishing

Subject

leadership in education; Post-COVID education; qualitative inquiry; reflexive thematic analysis; teaching and learning outcomes; teaching practices; technology integration; transformational leadership

Coverage

Sadasivan A., CHRIST University, India; Dosaya D., CHRIST University, India; Athira M., CHRIST University, India

Rights

Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library

Relation

ISBN: 978-183549788-3; 978-183549789-0;

Format

online

Language

English

Type

Book chapter

Identifier

https://doi.org/10.1108/978-1-83549-788-320251021

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