Psychological Foundation:
The Teacher
Emotional
Intelligence in
the Academe
Emotional Intelligence is the ability to
understand own emotions and those of
people around us. The concept of
emotional intelligence means persons
must have a self-awareness that
enables to recognize feelings and
manage your emotions.
For teachers, it is not enough to have
only academic knowledge, it is also
essential having emotional knowledge
because it is the foundation for:
1. positive Relationships
2. for a good functioning in a school
environment
3. professional performance
Weare and Grey (2003) have stated
that it is not possible to teach a
competency which one has not
acquired just as it is not possible to
have quality teaching in the absence
of the teachers own Emotional
Intelligence.
Hwang (2006) also found
that only those faculty
members who had
superior Emotional
Intelligence competencies
like comfort, empathy,
leadership and self-
esteem, tended to
perform better in overall
teaching effectiveness.
Daniel Goleman, a psychologist
and science journalist who
brought the concept of emotional
intelligence into the mainstream.
His 1995 book, “Emotional
Intelligence: Why It Can Matter
More Than IQ,” became an
international bestseller and
sparked a global conversation
about the importance of
Implication – Emotional
Intelligence Training must be
made a part of Teacher
Training
Emotional intelligence can
be developed and promoted
by making training programs
that aid the teachers in
exercising control over the
emotional intelligence
emotions and act in suitable
ways rather than to react in
a negative one.
Implementation of social-
emotional learning (SEL) in
schools
Social-emotional learning (SEL) is a process
through which students acquire and
effectively apply the knowledge, attitudes,
and skills necessary to understand and
manage emotions, set and achieve positive
goals, feel and show empathy for others,
establish and maintain positive relationships,
and make responsible decisions.
Importance of
EI in
Education
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emotional intelligence
tend to perform better.
This occurs because
they can manage stress,
maintain motivation,
and set clear goals.
2. Emotionally intelligent
teachers are more
empathetic and
understanding, which
facilitates the building of
healthy relationships with
students, peers and co-
teachers.
An emotionally intelligent
teacher will be able to:
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anger, frustration, irritability etc. better which
will help her remain calm in the classroom
situations which evoke the negative emotions.
An emotionally intelligent
teacher will be able to:
2. Sustain in her efforts towards the betterment of
students who are relatively weak.
Emotional Intelligence optimistic – there are
individual differences among students and only an
optimistic teacher will be able to continue her
efforts to support and improve students who are
weak.
An emotionally intelligent
teacher will be able to:
3. Motivate the students – the teacher will
be able to help the students become
optimistic and set and achieve high goals
for themselves.
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Ways to Apply Emotional
Intelligence in the Classroom
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emotions.
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others' emotions
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classroom,
4. Focus on strengths and achievements rather than
solely on mistakes
Ways to Apply Emotional
Intelligence in the Classroom
5. Help students learn to resolve conflicts peacefully
6. Validate and acknowledge their feelings
7. Foster a sense of belonging and community in the
classroom
Teachers who practice self-aware
teaching are more adept at
preventing burnout and can create
healthier, more supportive learning
environments.
Thank You!
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Stigma and
Stereotypes
It's important to treat everyone with
kindness and respect, regardless of
their mental health. Mental health
conditions are common and can affect
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or attach stigma towards those who
may be struggling.
Remember!
Prioritizing your mental health can provide a
strong foundation for your overall well-being
and equip you with the necessary tools to
effectively manage any challenges you may
encounter as you progress.
