School Climate and the Principal

Paper Summary:

The paper explains school climate as the learning environment or the social setting where students and teachers interact. The paper critically examines the article "The Relationship Between Effective Communication of High School Principal and School Climate", which attempts to ascertain how important communication is to the successful principal in a school. The paper notes the strengths and weaknesses of the article and then discusses how school climate is an important element of education.

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Introduction
Strengths
Weaknesses
Discussion/Conclusion

From the Paper:

"The article is strong because it is direct and concise. The researcher cites empirical research that suggests the key to effective school management and creation of a welcoming school climate is an "effective principal" (p. 334). While Halawah notes there are many other important elements that support success in the school, including teachers, the board and parents, he asserts the principal of the school is the most influential character, the one that directs school climate and has the most impact on student success and learning. Halawah projects his love of education noting a successful school climate led by a successful principal is one that embraces learning and asserts love for learning among students and other faculty members."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Halawah, I. (2005) The relationship between effective communication of high school principal and school climate. Education, 126(2): 334.

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