Communication Techniques in Primary Education

Abstract

Effective communication is a key factor in education and classroom management (Hargie, 2021). In the present study, a qualitative research design was conducted to explore the views of primary education teachers regarding the contribution of communication techniques. The purpose was to investigate whether they believe these techniques truly help upgrade teaching quality and strengthen relationships within the group (OECD, 2020). The sample consisted of eight (8) primary school teachers from the Prefecture of Kavala. Primary data were collected through semi-structured interviews and analyzed using thematic analysis (Flick, 2022). The results indicated that teachers consider active listening and empathy to contribute decisively to creating a positive classroom climate, reducing conflicts, and enhancing student participation. Furthermore, it was confirmed that communication competence is directly linked to teachers' professional efficiency and psychosocial well-being. In conclusion, communication techniques were evaluated positively as essential skills. This study highlights the need for teacher professional development in interpersonal communication issues to upgrade the overall educational work.