Authors : Ardakh R. Yermentayeva and Kundyz S. Kenzhebayeva
Abstract: The problem of social intelligence has attracted attention in recent years from researchers. Social intelligence is one of the most important characteristic for teachers. The aim of this research was to study of features in structure of social intelligence of future teachers. The respondents in this study were selected 360 students of pedagogical specialties from Kyzylorda State University. The following tools are used in the work: methods of investigation of social intellect by J.P. Guilford and M.O. Sullivan. Results of theoretical and experimental studies have revealed general and specific features of social intelligence at future teachers. Results of research indicated that normative-role values accepted in society are significant for respondents; the students are guided by these values in situations of interpersonal interactions. Dynamic of parameters of social intelligence of respondents was performed. Gender features of social intelligence of future teachers were established. Differences related with professional specialization were not found.
Ardakh R. Yermentayeva and Kundyz S. Kenzhebayeva, 2015. Features of Social Intelligence of Future Teachers. The Social Sciences, 10: 1523-1527.