Need of Spiritual Intelligence in Teaching-Learning Process

Abstract

Education seeks to develop the innate capacities of the individuals. It is a potential tool for creating awareness among people and enabling them to lead a happy and peaceful life. It cultivates social, moral and spiritual values among individuals. Spiritual intelligence is often described as the ability to access deeper meanings, values and purposes in life; and to apply these insights in a wise and compassionate way.  It is associated with the inner life of people.  It helps to connect the ‘self’ with ‘spirit’. Several research studies revealed that teachers’ knowledge of spiritual intelligence influences their teaching effectiveness.