An Investigation into The Level of Emotional Intelligence Among Teachers in Pahang: A Pilot Study
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https://doi.org/10.53797/aspen.v2i1.7.2022Keywords:
emotional regulation, emotional appraisal, emotional intelligence, teacherAbstract
The purpose of this pilot study was to measure the level of emotional intelligence among teachers in the Malaysian state of Pahang. A simple random sampling was used to pick participants, and a total of 40 teachers were chosen. The study was conducted quantitatively using a questionnaire to collect data and then analysed using descriptive statistics using Statistical Packages for Social Sciences. The questionnaire derived from the Wong and Law Emotional Intelligence Scale (WLEIS) included sixteen items that assessed emotional intelligence. Socio-demographic data and emotional intelligence levels were quantified using percentage, frequency, and mean scores. The descriptive analysis revealed that the respondents' emotional intelligence was relatively high, with a mean score of 4.34. Teachers are educational agents who contribute significantly to the advancement of education and should understand emotional intelligence's critical function in the learning process. With a high level of emotional intelligence, teachers will be able to control their emotions, demonstrate greater empathy, adjust to new situations, and deliver the best education possible to their students.
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