The development of emotional intelligence in the professional activities of Higher school teachers

Abstract

The article highlighted the importance of developing emotional intelligence skills among university teachers, as these skills directly impact teaching and learning processes. In fact, these skills are unconsciously embedded and are demonstrated through pedagogical practice. Thus, it is necessary to develop emotional intelligence training by including it as one of the necessary competencies for university teachers.

The emotional intelligence abilities of university teachers tend to create favorable emotional teaching and learning environments through their pedagogical practices, thereby increasing students’ motivation and engagement in learning. Despite the emphasis on the importance of teachers' emotional intelligence abilities in teaching, it is still under-recognized and underdeveloped. This has been proven in several studies on the relationship between emotional intelligence and pedagogical practice, especially in higher education institutions. This study aims to investigate the integration of emotional intelligence into pedagogical practice among university teachers in higher education institutions, and on this basis, to develop emotional intelligence in the professional activities of higher education teachers