Assessing the Creativity of Emotionally Intelligent Prospective Teachers: A Comparative Analysis

Renu Awasthi

Abstract: "Teachers are the creative architects of our future, shaping young minds with the mortar of knowledge and the bricks of inspiration." This study investigates the relationship between emotional intelligence EI, creativity, and gender among prospective teachers in Udaipur Division, Rajasthan, India. Using a survey method, data were collected from 600 prospective teachers through standardized EI and creativity assessment tools. The findings reveal a positive correlation between EI and creativity, with no significant gender differences in creativity levels among high - EI prospective teachers. Recommendations include integrating socio - emotional learning in teacher training, providing psychological support, advocating for policy initiatives, offering continuous professional development, and conducting further research. Post - pandemic, emotionally intelligent teachers play a crucial role in addressing psychosomatic issues like anxiety among youth. This study underscores the importance of nurturing EI and creativity in teacher trainees to enhance their professional effectiveness and societal contributions.

Keywords: Creativity, Emotional Intelligence, B. Ed. Teacher Trainees, Prospective Teachers