The results of this research provided data that can be used to enhance professional development for both novice and experienced teachers geared towards improving student behavior and increasing student achievement. Additionally, this study advances current efforts to retain highly qualified educators in the teaching profession. This study addressed two research questions:
1. What is the presence of emotional intelligence in 3rd grade teachers in Title I elementary schools?
2. What is the presence of classroom management styles of 3rd grade teachers in
Title I elementary schools?
Additionally, this study examined seven hypotheses:
1. There is no significant relationship between the self-awareness component of emotional intelligence and classroom management styles.
2. There is no significant relationship between the self-management component of emotional intelligence and classroom management styles.
3. There is no significant relationship between the social awareness component of emotional intelligence and classroom management styles.
4. There is no significant relationship between the relationship management component of emotional intelligence and classroom management styles.
5. There is no significant relationship between the overall level of emotional intelligence and classroom management styles.
6. There is no significant relationship between reading test scores and classroom management styles.
7. There is no significant relationship between mathematics test scores and classroom management styles.