Abstract

This research aimed to discover the contribution of competencies in the formation development of a teacher s emotional intelligence or EQ In this quanitative research with a survey 36 out of 40 teachers in SMP X in Indramayu West Java Indonesia participated as the sample Methods of data analysis used simple correlation and regression analysis The results showed that a there was a positive and strong correlation between teachers EQ and teachers competencies correlation coefficient R 0 730 indicating that the higher the competencies of a teacher the higher the emotional intelligence b Competencies contributed to 53 2 of the construction development of teachers emotional intelligence while the remaining 46 8 referred to other factors external factors c Teachers EQ level can be improved by enhancing teachers competencies pedagogical personal and social competencies d Enhancement of teachers competencies including pedagogical personal or social competencies should be continuous to better their emotional intelligence thus preparing them to deal with rapid changes in the educational environment