Role of Intelligence and Creativity in the Academic Achievement of Students
Journal Title: International Journal of Physical and Social Sciences (IJPSS) - Year 2012, Vol 2, Issue 7
Abstract
The study was designed to investigate the influence of Emotional Intelligence and creativity on the academic achievement of Business Education Students using Ex- post facto research design. A total of 235 students purposively selected from four College of Education participated in the study. Three research questions were raised and answered in the study. Three instruments: Student Cumulative, Grade Point (CGPA) Information Format (SCIF); Wong and law emotional intelligence scale (WLEIS) and Nicolas Holt Creativity Test (NHCT) were used for data collection. The multiple regression analysis and ANOVA were the major statistical tools used for data analysis. Findings from the study revealed that; emotional intelligence and creativity when combined, jointly predicted the achievement of Business Education Students. It is recommended among others that emotional intelligence and creativity skills should be taught as a separate course with the aim of enhancing students’ achievement and positive attitude towards learning.
Authors and Affiliations
Ijaz Ahmad Tatlah, Dr. Tahseen Mehmood Aslam, Zulfiqar Ali, Dr Muhammad Iqbal
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