Effective Communication in Primary Schools
Running head: EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION IN PRIMARY SCHOOLS
Concept Paper
Strategic Model for Effective Communication in Primary Schools
With Focus on the merger between Erdiston & Carrington Schools
Colleen J. Inniss-Gittens
University of the West Indies, Cave Hill PSYC 2016: Communication Psychology
ABSTRACT
It is critical to consider the efficiency of design, layout and staffing as it relates to successful communication in schools from a psychological perspective. If the design or layout of the building is not conducive to learning, then the objective of having the school would not have been met. Similarly, if the staff is not trained in the effective use of communication, especially nonverbal communication, then the purpose for which the building is being constructed will be lost. It is imperative that the importance of areas which contribute to effective learning such as class layout, design and colour, staff competence and discipline be understood, so that this project achieves its overall objectives.
As Erdiston and Carrington Primary schools prepare to merge in 2009 and become one school, there are several factors which must be considered, if this new school is to be a productive learning institution. To provide education is not just to provide a space in which students learn, it is also to provide the right environment and resources to facilitate learning.
The purpose of this paper, therefore, is to provide the Ministry of Education with the information necessary for them to make sound decisions in a. Contracting the building to ensure that the design, layout and use of colour is conducive to learning and b. Selecting and providing teachers and other relevant human resources with the knowledge and understanding of nonverbal communication, use of the new layout, positive discipline and overall development of the students.
Our objective as Communication Psychologists, is to enable Government to provide a strong and practical foundation for
Concept Paper
Strategic Model for Effective Communication in Primary Schools
With Focus on the merger between Erdiston & Carrington Schools
Colleen J. Inniss-Gittens
University of the West Indies, Cave Hill PSYC 2016: Communication Psychology
ABSTRACT
It is critical to consider the efficiency of design, layout and staffing as it relates to successful communication in schools from a psychological perspective. If the design or layout of the building is not conducive to learning, then the objective of having the school would not have been met. Similarly, if the staff is not trained in the effective use of communication, especially nonverbal communication, then the purpose for which the building is being constructed will be lost. It is imperative that the importance of areas which contribute to effective learning such as class layout, design and colour, staff competence and discipline be understood, so that this project achieves its overall objectives.
As Erdiston and Carrington Primary schools prepare to merge in 2009 and become one school, there are several factors which must be considered, if this new school is to be a productive learning institution. To provide education is not just to provide a space in which students learn, it is also to provide the right environment and resources to facilitate learning.
The purpose of this paper, therefore, is to provide the Ministry of Education with the information necessary for them to make sound decisions in a. Contracting the building to ensure that the design, layout and use of colour is conducive to learning and b. Selecting and providing teachers and other relevant human resources with the knowledge and understanding of nonverbal communication, use of the new layout, positive discipline and overall development of the students.
Our objective as Communication Psychologists, is to enable Government to provide a strong and practical foundation for
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