EdM 620 – Communication in Educational Management

Course Description:

This course explores the critical role of communication in effective educational leadership and
management. Students will gain a deeper understanding of communication styles, strategies for
fostering collaboration, and the ethical use of technology in educational settings. Through interactive
activities, case studies, and practical exercises, students will develop the skills to communicate
effectively with students, parents, faculty, staff, and the broader community.

Course Objectives:

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

1. Analyze the various communication models and their application in educational settings.

2. Identify different communication styles and their impact on leadership and teamwork.

3. Develop strategies for clear, concise, and persuasive communication in writing and oral presentations.

4. Effectively communicate with diverse stakeholders, including students, parents, faculty, and the
community.

5. Utilize technology tools and platforms to enhance communication and collaboration within
educational institutions.

6. Navigate conflict situations through effective communication techniques and ethical practices.

7. Craft clear and concise messages for various audiences and purposes within the educational
environment.

Course Outline

Intended Learning Topics Week Reporter/s

Outcomes
Analyze the critical role Introduction to Pauline Paler
communication plays in Communication in Fernalyn Galope
successful educational Education Management
leadership and -Importance of
management. communication in
Explain how the "Seven educational leadership
Habits of Highly Effective -Seven Habits of Highly
Communicators" applies Effective
to educational Communicators
leadership. -Understanding
Identify and describe communication models
different communication
models (e.g., sender-
receiver model) and
their relevance in
educational settings.
Apply communication Communication Models
models to analyze and & Educational Elisa Caballero
improve communication Leadership Ganase Mendoza
strategies in real-world -Applying
educational scenarios. communication models
Analyze case studies to real-world
demonstrating how educational scenarios
communication models -The role of
can be applied to communication in
address challenges in effective school
educational administration
administration. -Communication styles
Explain how effective of educational leaders
communication (e.g., democratic,
contributes to a well- directive)
functioning school -Adapting
environment. communication styles
Identify different for different situations
communication styles
employed by
educational leaders (e.g.,
democratic, directive)
and their impact on
leadership effectiveness.
Develop strategies to
adapt communication
styles to different
situations and
audiences.
Develop effective Communication Styles John Carlo Supnet
communication in Educational Settings Venjovie Manuel
strategies by -Identifying different Sweetzel Dacumos
understanding and communication styles
adapting to diverse (e.g., assertive, passive-
communication styles. aggressive)
Differentiate between -The impact of
various communication communication styles
styles (e.g., assertive, on teamwork and
passive-aggressive) and productivity
their impact on -Strategies for effective
communication communication with
outcomes. diverse personalities
Analyze how -Managing conflict
communication styles through
influence teamwork, communication style
collaboration, and awareness
productivity in
educational settings.
Develop strategies for
effectively
communicating with
individuals who have
different communication
styles.
Utilize communication
style awareness to
manage conflict
situations more
productively.
Learning Outcome: Craft Effective Written Liana Leah Cam-ani
clear, concise, and Communication Sylvia Colcolo
persuasive written -Crafting clear, concise,
communication tailored and grammatically
for various educational correct writing
settings and audiences. -Different types of
Sub-Outcomes: written communication
Compose clear and for educational leaders
concise written (e.g., emails, memos,
communication that reports)
adheres to proper -Effective tone and
grammar and style. language for various
Identify different types audiences
of written -Techniques for
communication persuasive writing in an
commonly used by educational context
educational leaders (e.g.,
emails, memos, reports)
and their appropriate
formats.
Adapt writing tone and
language to suit the
intended audience and
purpose (e.g., informing
parents vs. persuading
colleagues).
Develop persuasive
writing skills for
educational contexts to
garner support for
initiatives or
communicate policy
changes.
Deliver engaging and The Art of Public Susitte Butangen
informative public Speaking in Education Ariel Asuncion
presentations to diverse -Overcoming stage
educational audiences. fright and developing
Sub-Outcomes: public speaking skills
Develop strategies to -Techniques for
overcome stage fright structuring engaging
and enhance public presentations for staff,
speaking skills. students, or parents
Structure engaging -Using visuals and
presentations for staff, storytelling effectively
students, or parents in presentations
using effective visuals -Handling Q&A sessions
and storytelling with confidence and
techniques. professionalism
Practice delivering
presentations with
confidence and
professionalism.
Handle Q&A sessions
with clarity and
composure.
Utilize technology tools Technology and Edward Buasen
effectively and ethically Communication in Rodolfo Casanova
to enhance Education Christopher Daz
communication and -Utilizing technology
collaboration within tools for efficient
educational institutions. communication (e.g.,
Evaluate and select online platforms,
appropriate technology communication apps)
tools (e.g., online -Integrating technology
platforms, to enhance classroom
communication apps) for communication and
various communication student engagement
needs in educational -Ethical considerations
settings. of using technology for
Integrate technology to communication in
facilitate classroom education
communication and -Cybersecurity best
student engagement. practices for
Analyze the ethical educational settings
considerations of using
technology for
communication in
education (e.g., data
privacy, cybersecurity).
Develop best practices
for using technology
tools securely and
responsibly within the
school environment.
Midterm
Develop effective Communicating with Floriza Agas
communication Diverse Stakeholders Joseph Sobrepena
strategies that foster -Importance of clear
collaboration and and respectful
understanding with communication with
diverse stakeholders in parents from diverse
the educational backgrounds
community. -Strategies for effective
Identify strategies for communication with
fostering clear and students of varying
respectful learning styles and
communication with abilities
parents from diverse -Building rapport and
backgrounds and fostering
perspectives. communication with
Develop communication faculty and staff
approaches that cater to -Engaging the
the specific needs and community through
learning styles of effective
students with diverse communication
abilities. channels
Build rapport and
establish effective
communication channels
with faculty and staff
members.
Utilize communication
strategies to engage the
broader community in
supporting educational
initiatives.
Utilize effective Conflict Resolution & Marciano Apolinar Jr.
communication Communication Ethics Alejandro Morta
techniques to navigate -Techniques for active
conflict situations listening and de-
productively and escalation in conflict
ethically. situations
Sub-Outcomes: -Ethical communication
Apply active listening practices in educational
skills and de-escalation leadership
strategies to manage -Addressing difficult
conflict situations conversations with
constructively. parents, students, or
Identify and adhere to colleagues
ethical communication -Negotiating solutions
practices in educational and fostering a
leadership. collaborative
Approach difficult environment
conversations with
parents, students, or
colleagues in a
professional and
respectful manner.
Develop negotiation
skills to achieve mutually
beneficial solutions
during conflict
resolution.
Facilitate productive and Effective Princess Echiverri
efficient meetings by Communication in Christine Tome
implementing effective Meetings &
communication Negotiations
strategies. -Planning and leading
Planning and Leading productive meetings
Meetings: with clear agendas and
Outline the key steps objectives
involved in effectively -Facilitating group
planning meetings, discussions and
including setting clear encouraging
objectives, creating participation from
agendas, and inviting everyone
relevant participants. -Negotiation strategies
Develop strategies for for achieving mutually
managing time beneficial outcomes
effectively during -Effective
meetings, ensuring all communication
agenda points are techniques for
covered without collective bargaining or
exceeding allotted budget discussions
timelines.
Demonstrate techniques
for leading meetings
productively, fostering
active participation from
all attendees, and
maintaining a focused
discussion.
Develop and implement Communication Madonna Lasquite
communication Strategies for School Remedios Acosta
strategies that Improvement
contribute to a positive -Using communication
school culture, promote to promote a positive
 school improvement school culture and
initiatives, and foster climate
stakeholder -Implementing
engagement. communication
Promoting Positive strategies for school-
School Culture: wide initiatives
Analyze the impact of -Engaging stakeholders
communication on in the school
building a positive school improvement process
climate that fosters -Effectively
student well-being and communicating about
academic success. student progress and
Identify communication academic achievement
strategies (e.g., positive
reinforcement, open
communication
channels) that
contribute to a
supportive and inclusive
school environment.
Develop plans to utilize
communication to
enhance student
engagement and
motivation in learning.

1. Leadership by Example: The Influence of School Head Communication Styles on Teacher Collaboration
and School Improvement.

2.