EL DOCENTE Y SU PERCEPCIÓN DE LAS COMPETENCIAS SOCIOEMOCIONALES EN SU LABOR.

The objective of this article was to explore the socio-emotional competence of the teacher, from basic secondary school, from his perceptions, in the interaction with the students and in the exercise of his work. The research was qualitative, interpretive and comprehensive; which allowed giving the leading role to the teacher, so that his voice, from his experience, could be heard. Socio-emotional competencies were approached from the analysis of emotional awareness, emotional regulation, emotional autonomy, social competence, for life and well-being. It was concluded that educators consider that their socio-emotional skills are necessary in interactions with students and that they require more preparation to solve situations that go beyond academics. Educational authorities are recommended to train educators in these skills, based on the realities of each context. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]