How can we define emotional Intelligence? What are its educational implications? How it helps students and people (in general) in their lives?
One of the definition I've read about emotional intelligence (EQ) is by Freedman et al. He says: "Emotional Intelligence is a way of recognizing, understanding, and choosing how we think, feel, and act. It shapes our interactions with others and our understanding of ourselves. It defines how and what we learn; it allows us to set priorities; it determines the majority of our daily actions. Research suggests it is responsible for as much as 80% of the "success" in our lives."
--From Handle With Care: Emotional Intelligence Activity Book
Emotional intelligence is the capacity to blend thinking and feeling to make optimal decisions — which is key to having a successful relationship with yourself and others.
Studies proved that the students who score high on emotional intelligence specifically in the areas of interpersonal skills, intrapersonal skills, adaptability, general moods, and stress management skills tend to have good academic performance as compared to those who score low on these scales. However, comparison of both genders on academic performance revealed no significant differences.
Teaching emotional intelligence has become a necessary task in education arena and most parents and teachers consider mastery of these skills is a priority in the socioemotional and personal development of their children and puplis. However there are many ways to pursue this. Teaching these skills depends on giving priority to practice, training and improvement and not so much on verbal instructions.
EQ improves people's work and affects them positively.
One of the definition I've read about emotional intelligence (EQ) is by Freedman et al. He says: "Emotional Intelligence is a way of recognizing, understanding, and choosing how we think, feel, and act. It shapes our interactions with others and our understanding of ourselves. It defines how and what we learn; it allows us to set priorities; it determines the majority of our daily actions. Research suggests it is responsible for as much as 80% of the "success" in our lives."
--From Handle With Care: Emotional Intelligence Activity Book
Emotional intelligence is the capacity to blend thinking and feeling to make optimal decisions — which is key to having a successful relationship with yourself and others.
Studies proved that the students who score high on emotional intelligence specifically in the areas of interpersonal skills, intrapersonal skills, adaptability, general moods, and stress management skills tend to have good academic performance as compared to those who score low on these scales. However, comparison of both genders on academic performance revealed no significant differences.
Teaching emotional intelligence has become a necessary task in education arena and most parents and teachers consider mastery of these skills is a priority in the socioemotional and personal development of their children and puplis. However there are many ways to pursue this. Teaching these skills depends on giving priority to practice, training and improvement and not so much on verbal instructions.
EQ improves people's work and affects them positively.
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