I.Introduction:
Developing emotional
intelligence can be very beneficial for those working with people especially
when in the role of leadership or cooperative group situations. Having a high level of emotional intelligence
is synonymous with having good people skills. There are some people who just
get along well with others. They are great at listening, solving problems, and
always know just what to say and how to say it regardless of what position they
may find themselves in. By nature they are kind, considerate, and compassionate
people whom other people flock to. In addition to working well with others,
people with high levels of emotional
intelligence are
also good at controlling their own emotions. Even when they are placed in
stressful situations, they know how to keep their cool and maintain a positive
outlook in order to get the job done. They look honestly at themselves and take
criticism well and use it productively to improve themselves and their work
II. What is emotional intelligence?
Goleman defined it as "It is the capacity
for recognising our own feelings and those of others, for motivating ourselves,
and for managing emotions well in us and in our relationships." Or, as
Maurice Elias, Rutgers University psychology professor, defines it as,
"It's the set of abilities that helps us get along in life with other
people in all kinds of life situations”.
II.How Understanding
Emotional intelligence helps educators in their lives?
Emotions are
important in the classroom in two major ways. First, emotions have an impact on
learning. They influence our ability to process information and to accurately
understand what we encounter. For these reasons, it is important for teachers
to create a positive, emotionally safe classroom environment to provide for the
optimal learning of students. Second, learning how to manage feelings and
relationships constitutes a kind of “emotional intelligence” that enables people
to be successful.
In addition
to affecting learning and allowing people to be successful, it helps students
build a sense of empathy, motivation, managing emotions, self-awareness, and
handling social relationships.
III. What to
do to help in order to help students become more emotional intelligence?
Here are some
student-centred activities you can use:
1- Institute morning meetings:
Starting your day with a morning class meeting provides
numerous opportunities to support social and emotional learning: It helps build
a sense of community, creates a climate of trust, and encourages respectful
communication.
2-
Introduce journal writing: This familiar educational tool can be an
effective way to help students develop self-awareness
3-
Emphases responsibility: Formalise tasks in your classroom, such as
maintaining chalkboards or whiteboards, bringing papers to the school office,
or handing out playground equipment at recess. Such duties help encouraging a
sense of responsibility among your students and provide everyone with the opportunity
to contribute to daily classroom management.
4-
Encourage creativity: Joshua Freedman, director of programs for Six
Seconds, a nonprofit organisation supporting emotional intelligence
in families, schools, corporations, and communities, suggests that creativity
is most necessary in times of emotional hardship, such as when we're frustrated
or angry. By providing your students with ongoing opportunities to express
their creativity, you'll also be helping them handle the inevitable curve balls
that life throws at them.
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