THE IMPORTANCE OF EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE IN EDUCATION
Keywords:
Emotional intelligence, education, empathy, motivation, communication, learning, psychology.Abstract
This paper discusses the central role of emotional intelligence (EI) in the learning process. It offers an analysis of how emotional intelligence supports increased learning, improves teacher–student relationships, and assists in overall individual growth. The paper emphasizes emotional awareness, self-regulation, and empathy in building an accepting and positive classroom culture. Emotional intelligence guarantees good communication, raises motivation, minimizes levels of stress, and allows healthy interpersonal interactions between teachers and students.
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