Philippine E-Journals

Emotional, Social Intelligences, and Performance of Teachers

DIVINA B COMPENDIO

 

Abstract:

Socio-emotional management in teachers is extremely substantial, for this is imperative, not merely for their well-being but also to rediscover the joy of teaching, which results in improving student learning. This study investigated the emotional intelligence (EI) and social intelligence (SI) of teachers and their teaching performance as perceived by the students. The study participants were the 101 full-time teachers of Saint Michael College of Caraga (SMCC). It utilized a descriptive correlational and causal design in describing the relationship among variables. The results show that there is no significant relationship between EI and SI of teachers to their teaching performance. Both EI and SI promote humanity, enrich one’s life with people and society concerned. However, it is common knowledge that these two skills rarely address in teacher training. Promoting the benefits of the competences of the nature of teachers’ EI and SI for a better understanding is still considered indispensable. It was recommended that the School Administrators appropriate supplementary programs for EI and SI awareness and guidance counselors encourage them to renew and strengthen their commitment to socio-emotional development programs among teachers.