EMOTIONAL QUOTIENT, FAMILY ENVIRONMENT AND THEIR INFLUENCES ON TEACHER PERFORMANCE Apeles Lexi Lonto, Sjamsi Pasandaran
Pancasila dan Civic Education Departement Social Science Faculty Manado State University
Abstract
This research focuses on exploring the correlation of emotional quotient and family environment on the teacher performance. Emotional quotient and family environment are two psychological and sociological strengths which influence someone’s behavior and attitude. This research involves teachers of Civic Education in high schools in Sulawesi Utara. Data are collected from the questionnaires distributed to 61 teachers and 183 students by using multistage sampling technique. Data are analyzed in descriptive and inferential methods using multiple regression and correlation analysis. The finding shows that emotional quotient and family environment have positive correlation with teacher performance. Teachers with stable emotional quotient, calm attitude, and ability to control emotion can perform their professional work well. In addition, a condusive family environment can improve teacher performance to work professionally. This research has inplication on the recruitment and teacher management systems. This research recommends that teacher recruitment put more emphasis on emotional quotient in addition to intellectual quotient. Schools also need to develop some activities which aim at strengthening the bond among schools, homes and families.
Keywords: emotional quotient, family environment, teacher performance
Topic: Teacher of Civic Education and National Bulding
