Features of the development of emotional intelligence in modern students
The article is devoted to the problem of the development of emotional intelligence in students as an important component of the professional training of a modern specialist. The features of emotional intelligence were studied using the method of diagnosing emotional intelligence by N. Hall. The study was conducted in 2020-2021. The participants of the study were first-year students of Moscow universities: D. I. Mendeleev Russian University of Chemical Technology, Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation. The study showed that the overall level of emotional intelligence development is at a low level. The lowest value was obtained for the indicator "managing your emotions". On the basis of the obtained data, a special program was developed aimed at the development of emotional intelligence. A special feature of this program was the use of art therapy methods. The program uses a variety of creative activities. In addition to visual, much attention is paid to musical improvisation. Currently, the program is being tested in three universities in Moscow. The program is implemented in two forms: full-time and remote.