Observations of socio-emotional intelligence in pedagogical competence of pre-primary teachers in Tanzania

This study investigated the relationship between emotional intelligence and pedagogical competencies of pre-primary teachers in Tanzania. Findings indicated that emotional intelligence was significantly associated with pedagogical competencies of pre-primary teachers. The study found social skills, self-awareness, empathy, emotional stability, commitment, altruistic behaviour and value orientation as the factors for emotional intelligence. Similarly, the factors for pedagogical competencies were commitment to teaching, organisation of curriculum and course content, effective classroom management, improvement of children’s understanding, encouragement to learn, and positive classroom support. It concludes that more knowledge and skills on EI should be imparted to pre-primary teachers in Tanzania.