Enhancing Morale through Effective Communication: A Study of Head Teacher-Teacher Interaction in Government Schools of Rawalpindi City

Fatima Saddique *1 Dr. Bushra Inayat Raja2

1. MPhil Scholar, Department of Education, Virtual University Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.

fatimasaddique@gmail.com

2. Controller of Examinations, Fatima Jinnah Women University Rawalpindi, Punjab,

Pakistan. bushrarajputraja@gmail.com

DOI http://doi.org/10.47205/plhr.2022(6-I)20

PAPER INFO ABSTRACT

Received:

October 28, 2021

Accepted:

February 05, 2022

Online:

February 06, 2022

This qualitative study explores the critical role of effective

communication in enhancing morale within Rawalpindi

Government Schools, focusing on the interaction between head

teachers and teachers. Twenty participants were selected using a

convenience sampling technique, and face-to-face interviews

were conducted to collect data. Thematic analysis was employed

to analyze the obtained data, leading to the identification the

main themes: The varied themes investigated in the context of

effective communication within educational settings highlight

the crucial significance of communication in influencing morale,

engagement, operational efficiency, empowerment, and

leadership dynamics. A unifying element among these themes is

the acknowledgment of communication as a potent instrument

capable of profoundly influencing the overall quality of

educational environments. The findings of this study have

significant implications for educational policy makers and all

stakeholders involved in the School education system. By

highlighting the importance of effective communication between

head teachers and teachers, this research highlights the potential

to enhance morale, leading to improved educational outcomes

and overall school performance. The study's insights provide

valuable guidance for the development of communication

strategies and policies that can foster a positive and empowering

educational environment.