PREPARING STUDENTS FOR PROFESSIONAL AND PEDAGOGICAL ACTIVITIES THROUGH THE DEVELOPMENT OF THEIR EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE IS A SOCIAL AND PEDAGOGICAL NECESSITY.

This article scientifically and theoretically analyzes the socio-pedagogical necessity of preparing students for professional and pedagogical activities by developing their emotional intelligence. It is substantiated that the increasing demands on the personality of a teacher in the modern education system, the organization of the educational process on the basis of a humanistic and competency-based approach require future teachers not only to have professional knowledge and skills, but also emotional stability, empathy, communicative competence, and the ability to effectively manage interpersonal relationships. The study highlights the role of emotional intelligence in pedagogical activities, its impact on educational effectiveness, pedagogical communication, and the quality of the educational process based on scientific sources. It is also proven that the development of emotional intelligence in future teachers is an important factor in their professional adaptation, management of stressful situations, constructive resolution of pedagogical conflicts, and the creation of a healthy psychological environment. The article reveals the relevance of the formation of emotional-intellectual competencies in the process of preparing students for professional and pedagogical activities in the higher education system, and indicates pedagogical opportunities and methodological approaches to improving this process. The results of the study are of significant scientific and practical importance in developing the professional competence of future specialists in pedagogical higher educational institutions and improving the quality of education.