Possibilities of internal training in development of emotional intelligence of teachers

The theoretical analysis of the current state of emotional intelligence (EI) is provided in this article. This phenomenon is new to psychology and pedagogical science. Approaches of foreign (D. Goleman, R. Bar-On, P. Salovey, D. Mayer, D. Caruso) and domestic (E. A. Sergienko, I. I. Vetrova, D. V. Lyusin) authors to consideration of emotional intelligence are briefly described. The structural components of the phenomenon are characterized. The role of emotional competence of professional activity of educators is updated. The thesis about the emotional intelligence as a factor of success of a modern teacher is put forward and substantiated. Based on his own research results, the author gives a psychological portrait of a successful teacher, in which emotional intelligence plays an important role. Organizational and pedagogical conditions of development of emotional intelligence of teachers within internal training are designated and reasoned. The program of professional development of teachers “Development of emotional intelligence of teachers” is described. The primary results of its approbation and introduction are given.