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Vol 3, No 7, 2012
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Effective Communication: A Tool for Improvement of Secondary
School Management
Dr. O. P. Akinnubi1*, C. O. Gbadeyan2, Dr. C. O. Fashiku3 and D. J. Kayode2
1Department of Educational Management, College of Education, Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, Nigeria
2Department of Educational Management, Faculty of Education, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria
3Department of Administration and Planning, Faculty of Education, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria
*E-mail of Corresponding Author: akinnubipaul@yahoo.com
Abstract
Communication remains a unique instrument that integrates management functions in an organization. This explains why communication is inevitable and indispensable in the school system for effective management. This paper examined how communication aids managers of secondary schools in carrying out their duties effectively. Meaning and avenues of communication as well as communication flow were discussed. Road blocks to communication and active listening as a means of promoting a closer, more meaningful relationship between the staff and students towards school improvement were considered. It was concluded that communication is an important ingredient and vital instrument in any given organization and a good school principal should bear in mind that the success of the school is determined by his effective management of the school. It was also recommended, among others, that the channel of communication needs to be modern, effective and as personal as possible if management of large organizations such as the school is to maintain close ties with teachers and encourage maximum performance.
Keywords: Effective Communication, Improvement of Secondary School, Management
1. Introduction
In any organization, formal or informal, effective communication leads to effective management which aids achievement of
ISSN 2222-1735 (Paper) ISSN 2222-288X (Online)
Vol 3, No 7, 2012
105
Effective Communication: A Tool for Improvement of Secondary
School Management
Dr. O. P. Akinnubi1*, C. O. Gbadeyan2, Dr. C. O. Fashiku3 and D. J. Kayode2
1Department of Educational Management, College of Education, Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, Nigeria
2Department of Educational Management, Faculty of Education, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria
3Department of Administration and Planning, Faculty of Education, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria
*E-mail of Corresponding Author: akinnubipaul@yahoo.com
Abstract
Communication remains a unique instrument that integrates management functions in an organization. This explains why communication is inevitable and indispensable in the school system for effective management. This paper examined how communication aids managers of secondary schools in carrying out their duties effectively. Meaning and avenues of communication as well as communication flow were discussed. Road blocks to communication and active listening as a means of promoting a closer, more meaningful relationship between the staff and students towards school improvement were considered. It was concluded that communication is an important ingredient and vital instrument in any given organization and a good school principal should bear in mind that the success of the school is determined by his effective management of the school. It was also recommended, among others, that the channel of communication needs to be modern, effective and as personal as possible if management of large organizations such as the school is to maintain close ties with teachers and encourage maximum performance.
Keywords: Effective Communication, Improvement of Secondary School, Management
1. Introduction
In any organization, formal or informal, effective communication leads to effective management which aids achievement of
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