Social and Emotional Intelligence

The focus on academical intelligence has become obsolete. Being smart and academically intelligent is no longer an important asset today on its own. Introducing – The new smart: Social and emotional intelligence.

A knol written by Ginny Deerin, an Educator, explore about the basics of social and emotional intelligence, and why they are very important.

In essence, a child who is well-taught in how to behave well, make good decision and build healthy relationship is having an enormous chance to succeed in his/her life. An exceptional social and emotional intelligence also help a child to overcome life problems the right way. Combined with academical intelligence, this child will have a great chance to life his/her life to the fullest, reaching success and happiness every parent dreamed of.

There are 5 core competencies that constitute social and emotional intelligence:

1. Self awareness.
2. The ability to regulate emotions.
3. Social awareness.
4. Good relationship skills.
5. Responsible decision making.

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