Emotional Intelligence in Classroom

Abstract

A major area of application of emotional intelligence may be seen in the field of education. It is of great significance in education and teaching as it helps the teachers understand their students in a better way. Research indicates that social and emotional skills are associated with success in many areas of life, including effective teaching, student learning, quality relationships and academic performance. Emotional intelligence helps the teachers to design their pedagogical approach according to the requirement of the classrooms. The present study discusses the basic concept of emotional intelligence its theoretical models and the approaches which are now gaining popularity in this context. It also explores the relationships of emotional intelligence with education and presents a developmental model of emotional intelligence in relation to education and also the importance of emotional intelligence for teachers.