THE INTERRELATION BETWEEN MANAGEMENT STYLES AND LEARNERS’ MOTIVATION

Abstract

This article comprehensively examines the relationship between leadership style in educational management and students’ learning motivation. The study analyzes the theoretical foundations of leadership styles and the specific features of their application in the educational process, while also identifying the mechanisms through which they influence motivation.

The analysis of scientific literature revealed that the authoritarian style, although effective in ensuring short-term discipline and performance, suppresses students’ intrinsic interest and contributes to the development of negative external motivation. The advantages of the democratic style were confirmed, as it transforms students into active participants in the learning process and promotes the development of stable intrinsic cognitive motivation.In addition, the article explores the significance of modern transformational and coaching leadership elements in unlocking students’ personal potential. The findings demonstrate that the conscious integration of different leadership styles in the educational process has a transformative impact on students’ learning engagement and professional achievements.

Special attention is paid to contemporary leadership models, including the transformational style aimed at changing students’ internal values and the coaching approach that develops their cognitive potential through questioning techniques. These approaches enable students to move from being passive listeners to becoming active agents who independently shape their own learning trajectories. The results of the study indicate that the selection and implementation of leadership styles directly affect students’ emotional well-being, self-efficacy, and level of participation in the learning process. Support, encouragement, and partnership-based interaction within the management process enhance students’ responsibility and positively contribute to improved academic performance.