Emotions and teacher leadership: A case study of teacher leaders

Emotions and teacher leadership is a developing field of study in South Africa and my book focuses on emotions and teacher leadership in primary schools. Being a teacher for more than 20 years, I have observed that some teachers do not show empathy to learners. They fail to manage their emotions and this proves to be a challenge as it continuously provokes the teacher's emotions forcing them to be on their toes as how they manage their emotions (Bush, 2008). Furthermore, being a teacher myself, I hold solid personal views on how teachers should control their emotions in relation to others. This book seeks to address three research questions which are: Why is it important for teachers to be emotionally intelligent? What strategies do teachers use to manage their emotions and that of others? How do school management team support teachers in managing their emotions and that of others? It is important for teacher leaders to control their emotions because it enables them to cope under stressful situations and become successful teachers. Teachers who are aware of their emotions know how to control them, will love and respect each other and show empathy in difficult times.