The Effect of Effective Educational Communication on Job Satisfaction of Teachers among Public Secondary School Principals in The Arab Republic of Egypt

Abstract

This research investigated the effect of educational communication among public secondary school principals (government) on job satisfaction among teachers in Dakahlia Governorate in the Arab Republic of Egypt. The researcher used the quantitative method; the population of this study consisted of (5428) male and female teachers in the context of the study. The researcher self-administered the questionnaire, it was distributed to a random sample of (359) male and female teachers in general secondary education schools (governmental). Inferential methods were also used such as: employing the Cronbach alpha coefficient to verify the stability of the research tool (the questionnaire). The researcher used structural equation modelling (SEM), and path analysis using (AMOS) and (SPSS) programs, and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). The results of the research revealed that there are high levels of agreement among members of the research sample for the effective communication skills of secondary school principals, for each of the skills: speaking, writing, listening, reading, and thinking, respectively. The results also revealed that there was a discrepancy in the responses of the research sample in terms of the degree of agreement with the dimensions of job satisfaction, as their response came in the level of agreement with the dimensions (satisfaction with work tasks and duties, satisfaction with relationships with colleagues and superiors, satisfaction with respect and appreciation) and came neutral for the dimensions (satisfaction with Working conditions, job stability, satisfaction with training, qualification and career advancement, and satisfaction with salary, rewards and incentives). The results also revealed a direct, statistically significant positive effect of effective educational communication on job satisfaction among secondary school teachers in the Arab Republic of Egypt.