"EXPLORING THE IMPACT OF EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE ON PEDAGOGICAL PRACTICES: FOSTERING EMPATHY AND ENGAGEMENT IN THE CLASSROOM"
Keywords:
Emotional Intelligence,Pedagogy, Student Engagement, Empathy,Teacher-Student Relationships, Classroom Environment, Academic Success,Social-Emotional Learning.Abstract
This article examines the growing significance of emotional intelligence (EI) in pedagogical practices and its role in enhancing student engagement and learning outcomes. It explores how educators can integrate EI into their teaching strategies to foster empathy, strengthen teacher-student relationships, and create an emotionally supportive classroom environment. By reviewing contemporary research on EI, the article highlights the connection between emotional awareness and academic success, offering practical insights for educators to cultivate self-awareness, social skills, and emotional regulation in both themselves and their students. Ultimately, it argues that emotional intelligence is not only a vital personal skill for educators but also a crucial pedagogical tool for promoting a more inclusive, empathetic, and effective learning atmosphere.
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