Impact of digital educational environment on the emotional intelligence of future primary school teachers: a comparative research

The aim is comparison parameters and substantiation of the formedness of emotional intelligence of future teachers trained under conditions of a digital educational environment and under conditions of a usual educational format. The development of emotional intelligence and the formation of emotional-intellectual culture make the core of future teachers’ language behavior. Statistically significant differences of the respondents trained under conditions of a digital educational environment (Group 1) and those trained under conditions of a usual educational format (Group 2) were found by the parameter “an individual’s understanding others’ emotions”. The direct involvement of future teachers in the professional process activates positive changes in the formation of emotional intelligence, promotes initial adaptation and professionalization in the workplace. It was noted that a solid theoretical basis of respondents is important for the formation of emotional intelligence. The established scientific facts were recommended for implementation in organization of educational process of future teachers.