The Correlation between Emotional Intelligence, Interpersonal Communication and Work Discipline with the Performance of Teachers in Balangan

Abstract

Madrasah Tsanawiyah (MTs) or Islamic Junior High School teachers in Balangan Regency merely prioritize aspects of learning outcomes, while the correlation between Emotional Intelligence, Interopersonal Communication and Work Discipline with MTs Teacher Performance in Balangan Regency tends to be neglected. Therefore, this study aims to describe and analyze the direct and indirect correlation of work discipline as an intermediary variable in the correlation between emotional intelligence and interpersonal communication with teacher performance. The population of this study was 201 MTs teachers in Balangan Regency, with a sample of 134 people. This study utilized a descriptive and inferential statistics through SPSS 22. The data were collected by using a questionnaire. The results showed that there were: (1) emotional intelligence, work discipline and teacher performanc e included in the very high classification and interpersonal communication in the high classification. (2) There is a direct correlation between emotional intelligence, interpersonal communication, work discipline, and teacher performance. (3) There is an indire ct correlation between emotional intelligence, interpersonal communication, and teacher performance through work discipline.