THE ROLE OF EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE IN LEARNING

JOSEPHINE G. MONARES

Emotional intelligence (EI) plays an important part in the learning process, affecting many elements of a person's education. EI is fundamentally defined as the ability to identify, analyze, and control one's own emotions, as well as the ability to effectively negotiate interpersonal interactions. In the field of education, self-awareness, a major component of EI, enables students to identify their emotional states and understand how these emotions affect their academic experiences. This self-awareness serves as the foundation for self-regulation, allowing individuals to face obstacles, failures, and the demands of the learning environment with resilience and a good attitude.

Furthermore, emotional intelligence plays an important role in maintaining motivation throughout the learning process. Learners who have a high EI are better able to establish realistic objectives, stay focused, and persevere in the face of challenges. This internal motivation, powered by a thorough awareness of one's objectives and emotions, drives long-term learning attempts.

Empathy, another aspect of emotional intelligence, emerges as a critical component of effective communication and comprehension in collaborative learning environments. Empathetic learners can negotiate many views, promote group dynamics, and help to create a supportive and inclusive environment. By detecting and accepting their peers' feelings, emotionally intelligent people create an environment favorable to shared learning experiences.

Finally, emotional intelligence has a much larger role in learning than typical cognitive talents do. As educators and students alike acknowledge the importance of emotions in the educational process, cultivating emotional intelligence becomes critical for developing resilient, motivated, and empathic individuals equipped to face the difficulties of a dynamic learning environment.

-oOoTHE AUTHOR IS MASTER TEACHER I AT EPZA RESETTLEMENT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL