Percepções dos licenciandos de biologia acerca da importância do desenvolvimento da inteligência emocional na prática pedagógica e formação docente

Abstract

Emotional intelligence was first defined by researchers Peter Salovey and John D. Mayer as a set of skills that allows the perception and understanding of emotions, both in oneself and in others. In the context of these discussions, we can reflect on the importance of emotional intelligence in the context of teacher education as indispensable for teacher training, allowing them to develop important socioemotional skills to deal with the challenges of the school environment and to promote a healthy environment for learning. The present study aimed to identify the perceptions that biology undergraduates have about the importance of emotional intelligence for pedagogical practice and teacher training. The method used for this study was descriptive with a survey design. The research instrument consisted of a structured questionnaire with 10 closed questions. The data collected were submitted to the Microsoft Excel 2016 program for data tabulation and creation of graphics. The analysis of the data showed that biology undergraduates are familiar with the theme addressed, in addition to its contributions to the context of pedagogical practice and teacher training, and expose the need for an initial training focused on the development of these emotional competencies. We conclude that the results obtained are useful for the educational context, since providing knowledge about emotional intelligence in teacher education provides students with the means to develop it in a beneficial and healthy way, as well as to use it in their professional performance.