The Mediation of Teacher Self-Efficacy Between Transformational Leadership and Collaborative Culture in Digital Era Among Teachers in Oman

Al Kamzari Halima Abdullah1, & Charanjit Kaur Swaran Singh1,2
1Faculty of Education, Kuala Lumpur University of Sciences and Technology
1,2Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris Malaysia
DOI – http://doi.org/10.37502/IJSMR.2025.81107

Abstract

Information technology is a major factor behind educational changes and has developed to disseminate shared knowledge. New technology-assisted learning tools including smartphones, tablets, laptops, smartboards, MOOCs, simulations, dynamic visualisations, and virtual laboratories have changed learning in educational institutions. Conventional classroom instruction does not offer higher engagement, quicker assessments, or an instant learning environment. Conversely, technology and digital learning resources fill this gap. By using mixed-methods research approach, this study aims to investigate the current levels of teacher transformational leadership, teacher self-efficacy, and teacher collaborative culture among Omani teachers in selected schools in Oman, by adaptation of four widely-used instruments in a different culture and context; to examine the relationship among teacher transformational leadership, teacher self-efficacy, and teacher collaborative culture in a more rigorous way; to enhance interactions between transformational leadership, self-efficacy, and collaborative culture within Oman’s cultural and educational context by providing some suggestions based on the statistical results and data analysis. A quantitative research design will be employed specifically survey as the research method. The population of this study consist of teachers from selected primary schools in Oman who will be selected using probability sampling design which is the simple random sampling technique. Quantitative data will be analysed using-factor analysis, descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, multiple regression analysis and structural equation modelling analysis. This study has theoretical value for expanding our understanding of leadership and collaboration in education, as well as practical implications for educational institutions looking to effectively use digital tools.

Keywords: Self-efficacy, transformational leadership, collaborative culture, Digital Are.

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