Development of Civic Education in the Modernization Era and Globalization

摘要

This research aim to exploring the correlation between emotional quotient and family environment on the teacher performance. Emotional quotient and family environment are two psychological and sociological strengths which influence someone's behaviour and attitude. This research involves teachers of Civic Education in high schools in North Sulawesi. Data are collected from the questionnaires distributed to 61 teachers and 183 students by using a multistage sampling technique. Data are analysed in descriptive and inferential methods using multiple regression and correlation analysis. The finding shows that the emotional quotient and family environment have a positive correlation with teacher performance. Teachers with stable emotional quotient, calm attitude, and ability to control emotion can perform their professional work well. Also, a conducive family environment can improve teacher performance to work professionally. This research has implications for the recruitment and teacher management systems. This research recommends that teacher recruitment put more emphasis on emotional quotient in addition to the intellectual quotient. Schools also need to develop some activities which aim at strengthening the bond among schools, homes and families.