Applied Emotional Intelligence

Brittish Council THINK Article on Emotional Intelligence in the classroom

http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/think/articles/emotional-intelligence-elt 

Developing EQ and good communicative language teaching go hand in hand, however the group dynamics necessary for meaningful interaction in the classroom do not occur automatically, but need to be fostered through techniques which build confidence, create a positive classroom atmosphere and encourage co-operation. Personalised language practice is affective in that it encourages learners to talk about themselves and their feelings while making the use of the language relevant, interesting and therefore memorable.

EQ theory argues that conventional measurements of intelligence ignore behaviour and character and that success in education or the business world requires academic ability but also equivalent social skills. EQ might be seen as a complement to Multiple Intelligence theory, while there are very strong links between EQ and behavioural models and theories such as Transactional Analysis, Neuro-Lingustic Programming and Maslow’s hierarchy of human needs. Daniel Goleman identifies five ‘domains’ of EQ.