Dr Anand Singh
IILM University
Knowledge Park II, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201306, India
Abstract
Emotional intelligence (EI) is the ability to recognize, understand, and regulate one’s own emotions, as well as being able to recognize and affect the emotions of others. The importance of developing emotional intelligence in children, especially at the primary school level, has drawn a tremendous amount of attention in recent years. Emotional intelligence plays a pivotal role in the personal development of children, interpersonal relationships, and academic success. Integrating EI into the curricula of primary schools has the potential to promote self-awareness, self-regulation, empathy, and social competence. This manuscript aims to explore the importance of developing emotional intelligence into the curricula of primary schools through an evaluation of existing research, integration processes, and outcomes of such programs. This paper will explore the importance of EI in developing well-adjusted individuals and suggest methods of effective curriculum integration.
Keywords
Emotional Intelligence, Primary School, Curriculum Development, Social-Emotional Learning, Child Development, Educational Psychology, Self-Regulation, Empathy, Social Skills, Classroom Integration
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