EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE AND MANIPULATIONS IN THE EDUCATIONAL PROCESS

Abstract

Introduction. A teacher at a higher education institution should be well aware of the achievements in psychology to create a harmonious atmosphere when working with students. Purpose. One of the general competencies provided by the curriculum of the discipline "Microbiology, Virology, and Immunology" is the choice of interaction strategy. Choosing a communication strategy is the subject of this article. Possessing knowledge and skills to build up a constructive communication between people is an important component of the learning process and realization in the chosen career and personal life. Discussion. The Department of Microbiology, Virology, and Immunology at the Poltava State Medical University pays considerable attention to the constant improvement of teaching methods at the medical, dental, and international faculties, using both Ukrainian and English as languages of instruction. Competent interaction between participants of the educational process is an integral part of forming the ability of medical students to choose constructive communication strategies further in their profession. The article considers such concepts as "Emotional intelligence", "Humanistic goals of training a future doctor", and "Manipulations". The teacher's awareness of these concepts is important for the perception of his work's psychological aspects. Itwill contribute to teaching effectiveness and decrease professional burnout. Knowledge and practical skills acquired by a student in social interaction during training are significant in the professional activity of the future doctor. The effectiveness of his activity largely depends on his communication skills. These skills relate to the nature of each doctor's relationship with patients, subordinates, colleagues, and managers of a medical institution. Conclusions. 1. Today we are facign the growing importance of the teacher's awareness of the achievements of modern psychology. 2. The teacher should choose relevant strategies for fruitful interaction with students to improve learning outcomes. 3. Competent construction of interaction between all parties of the educational process is an important component in forming the ability of future doctors to choose constructive communication strategies in their professional activities.