Emotional Intelligence of Pupil Teachers in Relation to Their Locus of Control and Self-efficacy
Author : Dr. Avtar Singh and Nikhat Parween
Abstract :
The present study aims to investigate the emotional intelligence of pupil teachers in relation to self-efficacy, locus of control, and selected demographic variables. A normative survey method was adopted, to a sample of 125 Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) students from the School of Education, Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, Indore, was selected. Standardized tools, including the Teacher’s Emotional Intelligence Inventory by Shubhra Mangal (2017), the Self-Efficacy Scale by Singh and Narain (2005), and the Locus of Control Scale by Hasnain and Joshi (1992), were used for data collection. The study focuses on examining the relationship and influence of self-efficacy, locus of control on emotional intelligence. The findings are expected to contribute to a better understanding of the psychological factors associated with emotional intelligence among pupil teachers and provide insights for improving teacher education programmes.
Keywords :
Emotional Intelligence, Pupil Teachers, Self-Efficacy, Locus of Control.
