IMPLEMENTING EFFECTIVE AND AFFECTIVE EDUCATION IN SCHOOLS
For centuries, educational systems around the world ignored the importance of emotions. This was likely the result of the medieval assertion that emotions disturb judgment and rational thought. However, regardless of the reason, topics such as emotions, feelings, relationships, affection, and coexistence were disregarded in favor of disciplines that were considered to be more relevant.
Today, though, the outlook is radically different. School systems have opened their doors to the emotional sphere in order to solve educational problems. The time has come for education to apply what science already knows will work, and implement emotional intelligence programs in schools around the world.
Emotional intelligence is the science behind how we handle our feelings when interacting with others, and how others handle their feelings when interacting with us.
