A Probe into the Emotional Intelligence of the General Degree College Teachers

Abstract

Emotional Intelligence (EI) is the capacity to recognize, use and promote positive behaviour in order to manage stress, communicate clearly, be patient with others, overcome obstacles and find solutions to issues. Teachers with high levels of emotional intelligence are better equipped to make judgments, handle situations in the classroom with more grace and decide on the best course of action.Emotionally intelligent teachers are better able to manage stress, which lowers burnout and raises work satisfaction levels.As a result, teachers’ emotional intelligence is important for better development of student’s and overall learning outcomes of the college. The purpose of the study was to find out the present status of Emotional Intelligence of the General Degree College Teachers.The current study was carried out using the descriptive survey method. A total of 396 college teachers (292 male and 104 female) were chosen by stratified random sampling technique.Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire (EIQ) (Goleman, 1995) was administered on the sample. Results of the study shows that the general degree college teachers (irrespective of their totality and gender) possess a very high level of emotional intelligence.The emotional intelligence did not differ (statistically) significantly in between the male and female general degree college teachers.