The role of Emotional Intelligence in Creating and Managing an Effective Learning Environment

Abstract

Emotional intelligence has attracted the attention of scientists since the 1990s. E.I is a very relevant topic in modern psychology. As the name suggests, emotional intelligence is related to our emotions (affective dimension), thinking (cognitive dimension) and their interaction. The development of an adolescence into a successful personality depends equally on well-developed cognitive abilities and a high rate of emotional development. Despite the fact that genetic factors have an important influence on the development of personality, the formation of the above-mentioned skills mainly takes place in the school environment.  A number of studies conducted in different countries of the world offer solid evidence that in the educational process, the development of competencies related to emotional intelligence is one of the most important factors. The ability to recognize and empathize with one's own and other people's emotions allows a person to be happier and more successful. The majority of teachers consider only the student's academic achievements as a necessary condition for success. However, in order for students to achieve success, not only cognitive and intellectual development is needed, but also their social and emotional development. Along with high academic performance, it is important for a student to quickly find a common language in relationships with others, take into account their interests, needs and skilfully resolve conflicts. Therefore, it is important not only to understand one's own feelings and emotions, but also to feel and express them, and it is also important to manage them. All this is called emotional intelligence in modern psychological language. Possession of the latter is a powerful tool for creating and managing an effective learning environment