Emotional Intelligence of Student Teachers at Secondary Level in the Pre Teaching Practice Period

The present study intends to find out the level of Emotional Intelligence of student teachers at secondary level. The concept of Emotional Intelligence adds depth to the meaning of intelligence and intelligent behaviour. It addresses the emotional, personal, social and survival dimensions of intelligence, highly important in daily functioning. Emotional Intelligence is concerned with understanding oneself and others, relating to people, and adapting to and coping with one’s surroundings. All these factors increase one’s ability to be more successful in dealing with environmental demands and managing stress. Student teachers experience much stress before and during the preparatory stage of the teaching practice. So, student teachers need a high level of Emotional Intelligence to manage stress effectively.