Includes bibliographical references and index.

Emotional intelligence : what it is and why it is so important in the classroom -- The inner journey : knowing ourselves as teachers -- Continuing the journey into self : perceptions, expectations, and attributions -- Taming the beast : teacher self-regulation -- What makes us tick? : teacher motivation -- Peripheral vision : teacher social awareness -- Orchestrating our relationships : creating a supportive learning environment -- Bringing it all together : teachers as emotion coaches -- References.