Introduction
Communication is an essential part of management and in this topic we will consider the concept of communication and different types of communication. We will also be looking at the importance of effective communication to staff meetings and negotiations.
Objectives
At the end of this lecture, you should be able to:
- Define the term commmunication
- Explain the process of communication
- Identify different types and methods of communication
- List the key characteristics of effective communication.
- Appreciate the importance of listening to teachers, pupils and parents for the purposes of rational decision making and problem solving in the school.
- Apply communication principles and practices to running affairs at the school, particularly with regard to staff meetings and negotiations.
Learning Actvities
Watch this youtube video(Click here to open) by Prof. K.B. Akhilesh on communication, make sure to take note of main points in your personal journal,this should guide you in the following activities.
After completing the activities, upload summaries of your work in the "Topic 9 assignment box" below.
Activity1
- Define the term communication
- Prepare a list of the advantages and disadvantages of oral and writing speech as a means of communicating with staff and pupils in your school.
- Draw a pie-chart to show the extent to which you use the various types of communication in different context in your school.
Activity2
Prepare a staff meeting notice for Maseno school. You will need to draw up an agenda for the meeting, having put items in a priority order and in categories. Give some indications of the time per item. Decide on attendance requirements. Set a time and date for the meeting. Make a note of any other things that you might need to do in advance of the meeting.
Activity3: Role of communication in educational administration
Explain the roles communication plays in Educational administration.
Summary
This topic has looked at the definition of communication, process of communication noting the various types of communication in a school.Attention has been focused on the need for the school head to be an effective communicator to enable more successful staff meetings and negotiation procedures.
