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Micro-Teach: Understanding Emotional Intelligence

Explore how recognising and managing emotions enhances communication and relationships.

What is Emotional Intelligence?

Emotional Intelligence (EI) is the ability to recognise, understand, and manage your own emotions, while also being able to recognise, understand, and influence the emotions of others.

Why It Matters

People with high emotional intelligence communicate more effectively, manage stress better, and navigate social situations with empathy. EI is key to success in both personal and professional life.

Watch & Reflect

Emotional Intelligence in Action

Self-awareness: Understand your emotions and how they impact your behaviour.
Self-regulation: Manage your emotions in healthy ways.
Empathy: Understand and feel what others are experiencing.
Social skills: Communicate clearly, resolve conflict, and inspire others.
Motivation: Channel your emotions toward achieving goals.

Reflect Using Gibbs’ Reflective Cycle

Think of a time when you were emotionally triggered — maybe at work, home, or socially. Reflect honestly: Did you understand what you were feeling? How did you respond? What impact did your emotions have?

Use the prompts below to reflect in writing:

Quick Knowledge Check

1. What does emotional intelligence help you with?

2. Which of the following is NOT a component of emotional intelligence?

3. Why is empathy important in emotional intelligence?

Key Concepts

Further Learning

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