Value of the variable [manuscript] : Uncovering the phenomenon of emotional intelligence among select public secondary Mathematics teachers in Bataan / Ma. Jhoana De Guzman Bulos.

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The aim of the study is to uncover the phenomenon of Emotional Intelligence among Mathematics teachers through their shared lived experiences in the field of teaching. The population frame of the study consisted of 10 participants who are Public Secondary Mathematics teachers. The study utilized the Qualitative type research since the subject under study is concerned with the Phenomenon of Emotional Intelligence. To gather data, an in-depth interview was conducted with the use of MAXQDA software where the narratives of the participants were coded. As a result, the following themes were extracted: (1) Emotions Felt toward Problems Encountered in being Mathematics Teachers with three distinct themes: sadness, disappointment, and challenged, (2) Sensitivity and Responsiveness which highlighted three distinct themes: being patient, understanding and accommodating, (3) Means to meet Students' needs by being aware of feelings and emotions hold toward Mathematics with three distinct themes: motivation, checking on students' interest and make Mathematics an enjoyable subject, (4) On being a good manager of ones own emotion as a Mathematics Teacher with two distinct themes: being calm or cool and having the control over oneself, (5) Treatments in facing unexpected circumstances with two distinct themes: root the cause or reason behind and solutions to resolve the problems, (6) Ways of dealing with failures with two distinct themes: treat failures in a positive way and deal with failures, (7) Optimism, (8) Perception on Emotional Intelligence with four distinct themes: being flexible, ability to control ones own emotion, adamant and unyielding intelligence, (9) Importance of Emotional Intelligence in being a Mathematics teacher with three distinct themes: emotional stability, lead to show care and empathy, and being patient, and (10) 186 Impact of Emotional Intelligence in being a Mathematics teacher with a distinct theme: effectiveness as a Mathematics teacher. It was then concluded that Mathematics teachers should be well-aware of their own feelings and emotions and know the reasons of the existence of such emotions. Also, they are conscious of the feelings and emotions of their students toward Mathematics. Next, they can manage their own emotions, always find solutions, and optimistic. It was then recommended that Mathematics teachers must be mindful in maintaining or improving more their Emotional Intelligence by attending seminars and workshops. In addition, administrators should be aware of the importance of Emotional Intelligence of Mathematics teachers and its relation to their teaching capabilities. Finally, Emotional Intelligence of the Mathematics teachers must be developed even more by conducting seminars and workshops to enhance Emotional Intelligence of Mathematics teachers.