Specific features of the development of social intelligence of the students (Kazakh diaspora) in higher education institutions in Kazakhstan

Abstract

Relevance. The introduction of new information and psychological and pedagogical technologies stipulates a need to train professional specialists who can easily interact with the team and society. Therefore, it remains important to develop human qualities that will help to understand the behaviour and activities of people in different situations. Purpose. The aim of the work was to determine a student’s level of social intelligence, to identify ways of improving it and to define the state of this criterion in society. Methodology. The study used questionnaires and observations, and the training process involved students from different educational institutions. It is important to note that a low level of social intelligence was prevalent in most students in the study, demonstrating those who are insufficiently confident, conflicted and who do not fully understand the behaviour of others. Results. First, the authors highlighted the state and level of understanding of what is social intelligence. Secondly, the students singled out some qualities that they think develop this concept. The researchers described the influence of the level of communication qualities on the level of social intelligence and showed that the more communicative the person, the higher the level of social intelligence. Conclusions. The authors also demonstrated that training workshops and classes based on improving social communication, adaptation and interaction with the community had a positive impact on the development of social intelligence.