The Ethical Leadership of School Principals and Its Impact on the Morale of Physical Education Teachers in the Directorate of Education for Al Irbid Governorate

Abstract

Introduction: Ethical leadership in school principals within educational institutions enhances practical understanding and perception by resorting to various concepts and practical ideas that benefit the institution more than achieving personal interests.

Objectives: : This study aimed to explore the ethical leadership of school principals and its relationship with the morale of physical education teachers in the Directorate of Education in the Qasabat Irbid Governorate.

Methods: The study employed a descriptive approach that suited the nature and objectives of the research. The study sample consisted of 92 male and female teachers in schools in Qasabat Irbid, who were randomly selected. Data was collected through an ethical leadership questionnaire that included the following domains (ethical personal qualities, ethical managerial qualities, teamwork, human relations), and a morale questionnaire that included the following domains (relationship with colleagues, relationship with students, relationship with the principal, professional belonging).

Results: The study results indicated that the level of ethical leadership of school principals in the Directorate of Education in the Qasabat Irbid Governorate, from the perspective of physical education teachers, was at an (average) level. The level of morale among physical education teachers in the Directorate of Education in the Qasabat Irbid Governorate, from their perspective, was at a (high) level. Furthermore, the higher the level of ethical leadership of school principals, the higher the level of morale among physical education teachers.

Conclusions: The researchers recommend conducting further studies on ethical leadership and its relationship with other variables such as job satisfaction, administrative creativity, and organizational justice.

Keywords: Ethical leadership, morale, school principals, physical education teachers, education.