Emotional Intelligence in Education: A Catalyst for Effective Teaching and Learning

Abstract

The use of EI in education has become one of the most critical determinants of instructional success and learners’ performance. This study explores the possibilities of utilizing EI as a tool for creating healthy learning environment, promoting the healthy relations between teachers and students, and increasing educational effectiveness. Theoretically and empirically informed, the paper analyses how education professionals foster student engagement and achievement through emotional intelligence and balanced cognition. An important point is made regarding the importance of EI in learning, academic achievement and psychological and social adjustment in today’s world. The study also points out what has not been adequately investigated in prior research, including the lack of educator-centered research on EI, and the effect of organizational culture on teachers’ sense of effectiveness. Recommendations are to incorporate EI-oriented training into the process of teacher training and curriculum development to meet the learner’s needs. This study means to fill these gaps and stress the need to create a new educational paradigm in which emotional growth is not less important than the cognitive one, which will help students and teachers be ready to face the future.