Effect of Emotional Intelligence on Creative Teaching of University Teachers: A Correlational Study

Abstract

Aim of the Study: The main aim of the present research study was to examine the relationship of emotional intelligence on creative teaching, particularly, investigating the effect of independent variable (Emotional Intelligence) on dependent variable (Creating Teaching).

Methodology: Quantitative research approach utilized, using survey method and adopted questionnaires were distributed among respondents. Population of the study included all university teachers from Kohat University of Science and Technology and Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan. Simple random sampling techniques were used to collect data as per the sampling framework proposed by Mugenda & Mugenda (2003). Distribution of questionnaires was carried out through Google Forms, WhatsApp groups, email and personal visits. Total sample size was 285, out of which 267 questionnaires were received completed from all aspect; a response rate was 93%. Regression analysis, t-tests, and ANOVA were conducted for data analysis.

Findings: Strong positive relationship was examined among emotional intelligence and creative teaching. The variables were closely related to each other. Respondents revealed that emotional intelligence was considerably connected creative teaching.

Conclusion: The findings showed that emotional intelligence was closely related to creative teaching, proposing that university teachers having emotional intelligence incline to adapt creative teaching strategies more than those who are not emotionally strong and stable. The study recommends further research at Country level.