Instructional communication is about conveying information effectively in any context. It can take place in various settings, not just educational ones, and includes a wide range of methods such as lectures, presentations, manuals, and tutorials. The main goal is to ensure that the audience understands and can act on the information provided.

On the other hand, pedagogical communication is centered on the educational process, aiming to facilitate learning and development. This type of communication is not just about transmitting information; it also involves fostering understanding, engagement, and critical thinking. It considers the developmental stages of learners and uses strategies to support their cognitive and emotional growth.

Dear Ms. Mallick!

You pointed to an important issue: how students perceive instructions as a method of teaching:

Gert J.J. Biesta, Siebren Miedema, Instruction or pedagogy? The need for a transformative conception of education, Teaching and Teacher Education Volume 18, Issue 2, 2002, Pages 173-181, https://doi.org/10.1016/S0742-051X(01)00062-2 Available at: Article Instruction or pedagogy? The need for a transformative conce...

Yours sincerely, Bulcsu Szekely

Dear Dr. Szekely,

Thank you for precisely defining the issue. I shall surely gather more information on your suggested article and work to develop on the area. Also, would like to request you and the expert cohort of researchers reading this post to suggest a reading list helping me refine the work on this context.

Best wishes,

Koyel Mallick

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Instructional Communication covers all communication in educational settings, while Pedagogical Communication focuses specifically on teaching methods and strategies. Pedagogical communication is more focused on how to teach effectively.

Dear Dr. Solangi,

Thank you for adding clarity to my understanding of the difference.

As per your explanation I interpret Instructional Communication being more holistic, and Pedagogical Communication a part of the same. Could you please explain the significance of Educational communication? Are Instructional and Educational Communication synonymous?

Looking forward to your answer. Once again thank you for considering my question.

Regards,

Koyel Mallick

Dear Researcher Mallick

Continuation to the answer and your query

Your understanding on the holistic nature of the communication is correct. Furthermore, educational communication is essential for creating an effective, inclusive, and supportive learning environment that promotes both academic and personal growth.

Educational communication and Instructional Communication are not synonymous.Instructional communication is a subset of educational communication, specifically targeting the interactions that occur in the teaching learning context.

As educational communication includes all forms of communication within educational settings, including interactions between teachers, students, administrators, and parents

Dear Dr. Solangi,

Thank you once again for refining my understanding on Instructional Communication and Educational Communication. One final query: where does Communication Education feature in all this? Is it more of an Instructional or Educational Communication?

Your precise explanation and comments are truly appreciable, as they have been of immense help to me till far, and hence the above request. If possible, kindly suggest articles/ authors whom I must read and refer in this regard to gain more understanding.

Warm wishes,

Koyel Mallick

Instructional Communication: Focuses on how teachers communicate with students to improve learning. For example, a teacher using storytelling to explain a complex concept.

Educational Communication: Covers all communication related to learning, like how educational TV programs affect children’s learning.

Key Authors and Articles to Read:

Scott A. Myers - Known for his work on instructional communication.

Beebe & Mottet (2009) - Discuss rhetorical and relational perspectives in teaching.

Conley & Yun (2017) - Analyze trends in Communication Education research.

McCroskey & McCroskey (2006) - Explore broader educational communication topics.

Dear Dr. Solangi,

Many thanks, I sincerely appreciate your patience and guidance contributing to my learning journey.

Regards,

Koyel Mallick