Synopsis
“Educating with Emotion – Pedagogical Practices with Emotional Intelligence”, by Summeya Gafur, is a thoughtful and research-informed guide that proposes transforming schools into spaces where feeling and knowledge walk side by side.
Drawing on the four pillars of emotional intelligence — self-awareness, self-management, empathy, and relationship management — the author offers deep reflections, practical tools, and exercises adapted to the Mozambican educational context while maintaining universal relevance.
The book combines strong scientific foundations, inspired by authors such as Antonio Damasio and Daniel Goleman, with real experiences from teachers who, even in contexts of limited resources, find creative ways to teach with humanity. Through stories of resilience, strategies for human-centred communication, and proposals for pedagogical innovation, the reader is invited to rethink education as both an ethical and an emotional commitment.
More than a manual, this book is a call to action: to integrate emotion as an ally of learning, to recognise mistakes as opportunities for growth, and to cultivate relationships that inspire and transform.
Written for educators, trainers, school leaders, and anyone who believes in education as a force for social transformation, Educating with Emotion demonstrates that even with limited resources, meaningful change is possible — when teaching is guided by presence, authenticity, and heart.
About the Author
Summeya Gafur believes that education is an act of transformation — and that true transformation only happens when we teach with emotion.
A manager, consultant, and trainer, she has built her career around the development of people, integrating scientific knowledge, practical experience, and human sensitivity.
She is currently a PhD candidate in Education at the International Iberoamerican University (UNINI), holds a Master’s degree in Integrated Management Systems from ISCTEM, and a Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design from CPUT (South Africa). Her diverse academic background reflects her multidimensional perspective on learning and human development.
With extensive experience in team leadership, development of teaching methodologies, and implementation of training programmes, she has collaborated with higher education institutions and private organisations, always guided by the belief that emotional intelligence is key to unlocking human potential.
Today, she is dedicated to promoting human-centred pedagogical practices, inspiring teachers, leaders, and students to recognise that when education is guided by emotion, it has the power to transform lives and communities.