Beyond teaching: School climate and communication in the educational context
Authors: Mousena, Eleni 
Raptis, Nikolaos 
Issue Date: 21-May-2021
Book: Journal of Higher Education Theory and Practice 
Volume: 21
Issue: 2
Keywords: School climate, Communication, Listening culture, Leadership, higher education
Abstract: 
Positive school climate promotes teachers’ professionalism and students’ social development and academic achievement. However, positive school climate cannot be taken for granted within a context of rapid change and increased complexity. Educators are often faced with critical situations, which result in many of them questioning their own abilities. The problem set forth in this study is based upon the changes in educational context as caused by current social, financial, and technological factors and their impact on school climate. This paper explores the variables of school climate and communication in order to find the extent to which their relationship can work in favor of an open, safe, and creative educational organization where teachers and students will wish to belong. It also examines the communication skills of school principals. The conceptual framework of the study is based on research related to organizational culture and educational communication. The study is a critical meta-analysis of literature on the statement problem. The results show that school climate is fundamental to achieving school goals. Communication among all participants is a key factor in creating a positive school climate, and the communication skills of the school principal are largely crucial.
DOI: 10.33423/jhetp.v21i2.4122
URI: https://uniwacris.uniwa.gr/handle/3000/1384
Type: Article
Department: Department of Early Childhood Education and Care 
School: School of Administrative, Economics and Social Sciences 
Affiliation: University of West Attica (UNIWA) 
University of West Attica (UNIWA) 
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