Using Mixed Methods to Study Emotional Intelligence and Teaching Competencies in Higher Education

Jamilya B. Akhmetova, Alla M. Kim, Delwyn L. Harnisch

2014

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DOI 10.1016/j.sbspro.2014.03.198

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Abstract

Education is one of the largest factors in the development of an independent country, especially for such a young country (22 years of independence) as Kazakhstan. The Bologna process was accepted in Kazakhstan only three years ago. This has created a new paradigm in education: competence-based education. Joining the western system of education has brought about many changes in teaching characteristics and style. The modern system encourages expects teachers to be more mobile, which requires competencies such as emotional intelligence and communication.The purpose of this article is to examine the extent to which the competence-based approach has been implemented in the education system of Kazakhstan in terms of mixed methods research approach. The paper outlines the design of a study on emotional intelligence and teaching competencies.