Teachers' Emotional Intelligence in Relation to Some Demographic Variables

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Teaching is the process of attending to people's needs, experiences and feelings. It involves daily work based on social interactions where the teacher must make great effort to manage not only her own emotions, but also those of others. EI skills are key to managing stress and the daily pressures of life and work. This study is conducted with a view to measure the EI of teachers and to see whether certain demographical variables make any significant relationship in their level of emotional intelligence.

METHODS

A descriptive survey design was used. Data covered were limited to demographic variables and emotional intelligences of forty -eight (48) teachers of F. De Castro Elementary School, District of GMA , Cavite. Percentage , weighted mean, standard deviation and chi-square were applied in the data collected. Modified Baron EI Inventory Test and Questionnaire on Teachers Demographic Profile were the instruments used.

RESULTS

Out of 48 teachers, 22 or 46% have ages ranging from 31-40 years old. Teachers are between thirty -one (31) to fifty (50) years old.Only 6 or 12% are male and 42 or 88% are female teachers. 9 or 19% are single and 39 or 81% are married. 24 or 50% have some MA units.Majority of the respondents have an average of 1-10 years teaching experience. Teachers got High level of EI in General Mood, Intrapersonal and Interpersonal and in Moderate level of EI in Adaptability and Stress Management. They obtained an over-all mean of 3.57 with a descriptive rating of "High" Age, civil status and number of years in service came out to be significantly related to teachers' emotional intelligence while gender and educational attainment were not found significantly related to emotional intelligence.

DISCUSSIONS

Majority of the respondents are between 31-50 years old. Female teachers outnumbered male counterparts. They have been in the service for 1-10 years. The level of teachers' emotional intelligence is high. Married teachers showed higher emotional intelligence than single teachers.

Teachers should be encouraged to enhance their emotional intelligence especially on adaptability and stress management to improve their teaching capabilities.