COMMUNICATION COMPETENCE AS FUNDAMENTAL ASPECT FOR EFFECTIVE SCHOOL LEADERSHIP AND ADMINISTRATION ACHIEVING: A SYNOPTIC THEORETICAL APPROACH

Authors

  • Panagiotis J. Stamatis PhD, Associate Professor, University of the Aegean 1 Democratias Ave., GR-851 32 Rhodes, Greece
  • Georgios A. Gkoutziamanis PhD student, University of the Aegean 1 Democratias Ave., GR-851 32 Rhodes, Greece

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46827/ejes.v7i11.3332

Keywords:

social media, vocabulary, language learning, positive impact, negative impact

Abstract

Many theories and definitions regarding the concept of Leadership and Management appear in modern literature, as well as interpretations, references to specific characteristics and related topics. This fact shows that over time, a significant effort has been made to clarify the various dimensions of the concept of Leadership and its distinction from the concept of Management. The whole research activity gradually contributed to the development of an important framework in which various and remarkable theoretical models were developed, in parallel with the broader research that has been developed in the field of "human resource management", intending to study leadership styles and managerial behaviors to which they are connected. Many researchers agree that the position of traditional management is completely taken over today by Leadership, which is a complex but flexible, dynamic and at the same time creative resource management process. As has been observed, each new form of Leadership, developed during the 20th century, took into account the effectiveness of the previous one, both in theory and in practice. In this chapter, through three indicative sections, emphasis is placed on the clarification of the concepts of Leadership and Management, concise, conceptual approaches to Leadership Theories and Management Models are developed. Finally, reference is made to the modern, leading role of the School Principal. The characteristic of communication ability is underlined as a fundamental criterion for achieving effective school leadership and administration.

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Author Biographies

  • Panagiotis J. Stamatis, PhD, Associate Professor, University of the Aegean 1 Democratias Ave., GR-851 32 Rhodes, Greece
    Dr. Panagiotis J. Stamatis (BA, BA, PGDE, PhD) is an Associate Professor of Communication Education at the Department of Sciences of Preschool Education and Educational Design, University of the Aegean, Greece. His studies are focused on Preschool and Elementary School Education. His main research interests are concentrated on the field of instructional and family communication and on school communication violence approaching it as a barrier for addressing bullying and bias problems among children and/or teachers. Furthermore, he approaches educational communication as a key factor for improving interpersonal relationships among school community and family members. He has long term and great experience in school teaching, school administration and school counseling.
  • Georgios A. Gkoutziamanis, PhD student, University of the Aegean 1 Democratias Ave., GR-851 32 Rhodes, Greece
    Georgios A. Gkoutziamanis (BA, MEd) is a PhD student at the Department of Preschool Education Sciences and Educational Design, University of the Aegean, Greece. His main studies are focused on Primary Education (Teaching, Administration, School Design and Development). He has great experience on elementary school administration issues.

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2020-09-21

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Vol. 7 No. 11 (2020)

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