The social intelligence as the important component of social competence for the students of the pedagogical university

The article analyzes the features of social intelligence, which is an integral part of future teachers' social competence. Social intelligence is embodied in the ability to understand oneself and others with appropriate respond to the received information. The development of social intelligence in the students of pedagogical universities will help in the professional activity to form a close connection between teacher and students, facilitate the transfer of social experience, prepare young people for adulthood. The types of emotional intelligence, which is an integral part of social intelligence, are analyzed.