ENHANCING STUDENTS' ADAPTABILITY TO CHANGING LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS THROUGH EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE

In the context of rapid social, technological, and educational transformations, students are increasingly required to adapt to dynamic and constantly evolving learning environments. Adaptability has become a critical competence that enables students to effectively respond to academic challenges, new teaching formats, and diverse learning conditions.

Emotional intelligence plays a significant role in developing this competence, as it supports students in managing emotions, maintaining motivation, and establishing productive interpersonal relationships within the educational process.This study aims to explore the role of emotional intelligence in enhancing students’ adaptability to changing learning environments and to improve methodological approaches for developing adaptive skills in higher education.

The research analyzes theoretical perspectives on emotional intelligence and adaptability, identifies key components influencing students’ adaptive behavior, and proposes methodological strategies that can be applied in educational practice.

The findings highlight that the integration of emotional intelligence–based activities, reflective learning strategies, and collaborative tasks can significantly improve students’ ability to cope with educational changes and uncertainties. The study emphasizes the importance of incorporating emotional intelligence development into modern pedagogical frameworks in order to prepare students for flexible and sustainable learning in a rapidly changing world.