Creative imagination base on neuroscience: A development and validation of teacher's module in covid-19 affected schools

Abstract

Optimizing the potential of the brain in learning so far has not touched the intuitive brain dimensions that regulate the way of thinking as creative imagination. In the Islamic education context, creative imagination is precisely being mistaken as a delusion that destroys the potential of the rational brain. This research aims to develop creative imagination based on neuroscience in the Islamic learning course in elementary schools. This research has used Dick and Carey model. Product design was developed by adapting the concept of Vygotsky's learning tools into a new model of Creative Imagination based on Neuroscience (CIBN). Design analysis of the development models was carried out in two phases, namely requirement analysis and feasibility analysis. The needs analysis was done by adjusting the use of cognitive tools and presenting to the teacher, while the feasibility analysis was done through the validation of material and media experts. Specifically, the validation data were analyzed descriptively qualitatively with a mean value of "Very Good"and media experts obtained a mean value of "Good". In conclusion, the learning module with the CIBN model is feasible according to the material experts and media experts to be continued in the next stage and serves as a source of input for planning and implementing further learning programs. This research also has implications as a new offer that can contribute to learning in a new normal era due to the Covid-19 pandemic.