RELEVANCE OF EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE IN A DIGITAL REVOLUTION FOR EDUCATION ADMINISTRATION
Igbokwe, Innocent C
+2348063962525 Innjo2@gmail.com Department of Educational Management and Policy, Faculty of Education Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
Chike, Helen N
+2348037455262 hn.chike@unizik.edu.ng Department of Educational Management and Policy, Faculty of Education Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
Etele, Valentina A
+2348035001041 av.etele@unizik.edu.ng Department of Guidance and Counselling, Faculty of Education Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
Ogbo, Rosita N
+2348035466276 rn.ogbo@unizik.edu.ng Department of Educational Management and Policy, Faculty of Education Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
This study examines the relevance of emotional intelligence (EI) in education administration amidst the digital revolution. As educational institutions increasingly embrace digital technologies, the role of EI in leadership becomes essential for navigating the complexities of technology integration, fostering positive school climates, and promoting student success. Through a comprehensive review of existing literature and empirical research, this study aims to elucidate the relevance and roles of EI for education administration in the digital age. Also, it explores digital revolution today and some basic strategies for developing emotional intelligence in education administration amidst the digital revolution. It suggests among others that developers of digital tools for educational administration should incorporate emotional intelligence principles that are user-friendly and supportive of mental well-being into the design of software and applications so as to bring about better adoption and effective utilization by educators and administrators, professional development programs for educators and administrators should not focus solely on technological competencies but also emphasize emotional intelligence in order to balance technical skills with emotional sensitivity to effectively manage digital classrooms and staff, and that core areas of human relationship like empathy, communication, and conflict resolution should be made major part of continuous professional development in the context of modern digital technologies.
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Serrat, O. (2017). Understanding and developing emotional intelligence. In Knowledge solutions (pp. 329-339). Springer.
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