Sat Dec 07 23:30:00 UTC 2024: ## Emotional Intelligence Crucial for Effective Learning, Says Engineering College Principal
**Vijayawada, December 8, 2024** – Emotional intelligence is key to creating supportive and effective learning environments, according to Shaik Nazeer, Principal of Bapatla Engineering College. Nazeer made the statement at an international Faculty Development Programme focusing on emotional intelligence and life skills management.
The five-day program, which concluded on December 6th, was jointly organized by the Department of English at Bapatla Engineering College and the Guntur chapter of the English Language Teachers Association of India (ELTAI). The event brought together educators, researchers, and experts to discuss the growing importance of these skills in both personal and professional development.
P.V.N. Malleswara Rao, Head of the English Department, emphasized the need to equip educators with the skills necessary to navigate the rapidly evolving educational landscape. The program highlighted the significance of emotional intelligence in shaping a more effective and supportive learning environment for students.