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THE STUDY OF EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE WITHIN THE EDUCATIONAL SECTOR.

BY TUNDE ADELEYE



Abstract:

The study of Emotional Intelligence has gained prominence over the years, more so, as it centres on a person’s cognitive ability to perceive, understand and manage emotion. It is also a set of skills, when used effectively, to regulate emotion in self and in others. This paper sets out clearly to focus on the study of emotion within the educational sector. This is a relatively new concept in the educational establishment, although not remotely distant to the study of why some pupils with emotional problems behave the way they do. The emotional Intelligence framework developed by two researchers will be used as a focal point to examine the four major areas associated with emotion. Secondly, this paper will argue extensively that most teachers are not attuned to the problems associated with the Emotional Intelligence of students and how to manage them appropriately.
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