After decades of hearing about I.Q., Goleman finally gives us some fresh ideas about the complex nature of human intelligence, and the role emotions play in our intellectual lives. While the book and the terms are new, the theories are not. And teachers of young children can use this knowledge to provide children with opportunities and experiences that enhance learning. Any time a child learns to express feelings constructively, emotional development can be enhanced.
Emotional intelligence helps teachers, too.
Teachers can use their own emotional intelligence to understand children and to do a better job teaching. Let them develop their own empathy by helping others and sharing feelings. Share what you love with children. Use your intuition to inform your decisions as a teacher. Use your sense of what your heart tells you is true to help guide you with children.