Realities and potential of junior students' emotional intelligence development at New Ukrainian School

Abstract

A theoretical outline of the concept of "emotional intelligence" is provided in the article (EQ). Analyzed are the viewpoints of several local and international psychologists on the definition, history, and structure of EQ. The New Ukrainian School (NUS) places a high premium on studying emotional intelligence and potential avenues for its growth. The interplay of the "emotional - intellectual" notions is chosen as the foundation of EQ research. Advanced emotional intelligence has both beneficial and detrimental traits that are highlighted. For EQ studies, a methodological toolset is created and presented. Some potential paths for its ontogenetic development under suitable circumstances are supported. For the intricate consistent work on EQ development, an algorithm has been developed.

Keywords

• emotional intelligence
• new Ukrainian school
• junior students