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Faculty Development Program on Emotional Intelligence and Empathy

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Faculty Development Program
On
Emotional Intelligence and Empathy
Organized by Department of Languages
And
Faculty Development Cell, SVSU

TheFaculty Development Program on Emotional Intelligence and Empathy wasorganizedbytheDepartmentofLanguages,FacultyofArtsandSocialSciences and Faculty Development Cell, SVSU, on January 24, 2025. Dr. Rafat Khanam, Associate Professor of English & In-Charge of English and Foreign Languages was the keynotespeaker.

Objective of the Activity: The primary objectives of the Faculty Development Program (FDP) on Emotional Intelligence included:

  1. Enhancing awareness of the significance of emotional intelligence in fostering personal and social competence.
  2. Equipping participants with tools to identify and regulate their emotions for effective self-management and decision-making.
  3. Promoting empathy and social awareness to build meaningful and collaborative
  4. Addressing misconceptions surrounding emotional intelligence, encouraging an evidence-based perspective

Outcome of the Activity: The FDP significantly impacted the participants’ perspectives on emotional intelligence. Key outcomes included:

  1. Increased self-awareness among participants, enabling them to recognize their emotional triggers and adopt healthier responses.
  2. Improved ability to self-regulate, leading to better stress management and decision-
  3. Enhanced social skills, with participants reporting greater empathy and rapport-building capabilities in their professional and personal interactions.
  4. Debunking prevalent misconceptions about emotional intelligence and fostering a nuanced understanding of its relevance.

Description: The session began with a theoretical foundation of emotional intelligence (EI), defining it as the ability to recognize and manage emotions within oneself and others. Dr. Rafat Khanam pointed out many problems faced by people in modern scenarios and the need for development of Emotional Quotient. Dr. Khanam elaborated on the four essential skills of EI: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management. She highlighted the emotional triggers and their psychological, physiological, and behavioral consequences, including stress, mood swings, and impulsive behavior.

The program also explored misconceptions, such as equating EI with mere niceness or innate ability, and emphasized its dynamic and learnable nature. Practical strategies for improving self-awareness and managing relationships were discussed, including active listening, empathy, and resolving disputes constructively. Philosophical insights from thinkers like Aristotle, Plato, and Thomas Carlyle reinforced the value of self-regulation and emotional balance. The interactive format encouraged participants to reflect on their emotional patterns and experiment with practical techniques in real-world scenarios.

Quiz for EI Assessment of Participants: The participants attempted EI Quiz to assess their EI levels and shared their performance level of EI. Total 28 Participants from various Colleges attended the FDP.

Participants filled the feedback form with enthusiasm and left with actionable insights and techniques to apply EI principles in various contexts, promoting emotional well-being and productivity. The program successfully bridged the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application, fostering a culture of emotional intelligence among the attendees.

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