Values of Emotionally Intelligent B.Ed. Students in Vijayawada

In the present scenario, the need of the hour is to develop emotionally intelligent teachers who will act as torch bearers in not only disseminating knowledge, but also inculcating values among students effectively. To achieve this aim, the role of teacher educators becomes quite crucial, because the present society is facing value crisis or value deterioration. Rajput (2001) emphasizes that the educational sector must take the responsibility of developing human values. Through value education, teacher educators can help student teachers develop a critical awareness of the value domain and assume personal responsibility for the value they embrace.The present study was undertaken to compare the values of B.Ed. students possessing high and low emotional intelligence.