::: Education & Emotional Intelligence :::

 

 

  

Children from emotionally unstable backgrounds perform far below standards for their actual IQ level.
 

::: Emotional Turmoil :::

  • Prevents learning, recalling, problem solving, thinking.

  • Hampers creativity

  • Saps Health and Energy

  • Dampens Enthusiasm

 :::To Maximize Potential of any individual, the required skills are:::

  • Self Awareness

  • Self Confidence

  • Self Control

  • Commitment and integrity

  • Ability to communicate and influence

  • Ability to initiate and accept change

The present system of education is neglectful of these competencies resulting in

  • Lack of self motivation

  • Low creativity – resistance to change

  • Poor team spirit – lack of synergy

  • Poor interpersonal relationships

  • Low efficiency

  • Stress and related health problems

  

With the present system it is observed

  • Academic success is not a reliable indicator of success in working life.

  • Youth is unable to realize its full potential without basic competences which they pick up with no help from the system.

Employers have incorporated assessment of emotional competencies during recruitment, but the educational institutions are not preparing students in these aspects.
 

Activities which help to develop EI

  • Recognizing and acknowledging emotions.

  • Discussing appropriate response alternatives.

  • Getting to the root cause of emotions like anger, disappointment.

  • Supporting persons with destructive emotions.

  • Nurturing self esteem and motivation.

  • Developing addiction to excellence.

The future of the Nation will be determined by the readiness of the Education Sector to accept and incorporate Emotional Intelligence training early and through all stages of life.