Introduction
Emotional intelligence (otherwise known as emotional quotient or EQ) is the ability to understand, use, and manage your own emotions in positive ways to relieve stress, communicate effectively, empathize with others, overcome challenges and defuse conflic Emotional intelligence (otherwise known as emotional quotient or EQ) is the ability to understand, use, and manage your own emotions in positive ways to relieve stress, communicate effectively, empathize with others, overcome challenges and defuse conflict.
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Emotional intelligence helps you build stronger relationships, succeed at school and work, and achieve your career and personal goals. It can also help you to connect with your feelings, turn intention into action, and make informed decisions about what matters most to you.
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Teachers’ emotional intelligence ...Activity 1The qualities of an emotionally intelligent teacherThis activity invites you to categorize different types of qualities that good teachers have and to identify the particular qualities associated with teachers who use emotional intelligence.1. Think of a good teacher whom you have encountered in any context when you were a learner.2. What words and phrases capture what was good about them?3. Here are some more words and phrases used to describe good teachers, which might be added to the list that describes the teacher you outlined in the previous question.Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Expert• Knowledgeable• Authoritative• Resourceful• Experienced• Up-to-date• Can answer any question on the topic• Well organized• Manages time well• Useful feedback• Well prepared• Good use of materials and teaching aids• Clear speaking• Clear directions• Relevant, interesting and challenging activities• Good materials• Approachable• Acceptant• Positive• Good listener• Demonstrates empathy• Makes eye contact• Responsive• Attentive• Non-threatening• Open• Respectful• Recognises me .