Inteligência emocional e exercício da docência no ensino superior : uma análise dos docentes do da Universidade Federal de Sergipe

Abstract

Emotional Intelligence is one of the most important skills in the personal and professional life of each individual. However, this study aimed to analyze the emotional intelligence practices used by professors at the CCSA (Center for Applied Social Sciences) of the Federal University of Sergipe. Thus, this research had the specific objectives of identifying the main emotions felt by professors in the academic environment, describing the emotional management practices and presenting the challenges faced in the teaching field by active professors at the CCSA. To achieve this purpose, this research is considered descriptive, with qualitative analysis based on the application of a questionnaire based on the Likert Scale, and adaptation of the Wong and Law Emotional Intelligence Scale (WLEIS) model. As a result, a satisfactory result was obtained since most respondents use El in their work environment, mainly the practice of social skills in their routine. In addition, some challenges were mentioned, such as challenges with coworkers, challenges in the academic field in the teaching-learning process, among others.