Transformational Leadership Theory

Andragogy addresses adult learning and differs from pedagogy. When transitioning from teaching children to leading adults, it is essential to understand these differences so that adult learning can be most effective. Malcom Knowles played a key role in the direction of adult education. Knowles developed six critical assumptions about the adult learner that are practical and goal-oriented. First, adults are internally motivated by learning that is relevant to their lives. To put this into practice, instructors need to identify learning objectives and allow adults to choose projects that apply to their professional interests. Second, adults like to direct their own learning and instructors should act as facilitators. Third, adults have a wealth of experience and need to combine this internal knowledge with new knowledge gained from external resources. An instructor of adult learners must value learner backgrounds and guide learners to accessing pertinent prior experiences. Fourth, adult readiness to learn increases as content becomes connected to real-life situations. An instructor should design clear objectives that are practical
It focuses on the implementation of new ideas and transforms people. Transformational leaders lead followers by acting as a role model. This motivates followers through inspiration, intellectual stimulation, and consideration for follower needs and goals. Transformation leadership has three fundamental goals. The first is to create a collaborative culture where staff members encourage each other through goal setting, reducing isolation, open communication, and delegation of power. Second, a transformational administrator should inspire staff to internalize organizational goals for professional growth. Third, staff should be valued as partners whose input can create new solutions to problems. (Week 3—Section 3B,