PSYCHOLOGICAL RESILIENCE AND TEACHER QUALITY IN SABAH: A THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK FOR AN INTEGRATED EMOTIONAL AND SPIRITUAL INTELLIGENCE INTERVENTION MODULE
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https://doi.org/10.35631/IJMOE.830017Keywords:
Counseling, Digital Learning Bridges, Emotional Intelligence, Spiritual Intelligence, Howard Gardner, Intelligence-Fair, Intervention ModuleAbstract
This research delineates the theoretical construction and validation process of an intervention module designed to enhance the mental well-being and professional quality of educators in the state of Sabah, Malaysia. Utilising Howard Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences (MI) as the primary psychological anchor, the study integrates the constructs of Emotional Intelligence (EI) and Spiritual Intelligence (SI). The unique socio-educational landscape of Sabah—characterised by diverse geographical challenges and multicultural dynamics—intensifies the need for a specialised support system. This paper provides an in-depth exploration and proposes a theoretically grounded framework for an integrated intervention module tailored to Sabah’s educational context. It examines the evolution of intelligence theory, the rigorous scientific criteria for module development, and discusses the implications for educational counselling and modern pedagogical practices.
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