Emotional Intelligence in Creative Process: Enhancing Values In KOMSAS Drama

Introduction- Emotional intelligence (EI) is an individual's ability to effectively use
emotions in their daily life and work to guide behaviour and thinking. Malaysian National
Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS,2015) study showed that 600,000 children aged
between 5 to 16 in Malaysia were diagnosed with mental health problems. Symptoms of
mental illness if not treated early can lead to chronic mental illness, including the
possibility of crime and harassment to others. Malaysian Ministry of Education (MOE) is
currently encouraging educators to incorporate these values into the teaching process to
build a better future generation. This is in line with the 21st Century Learning Skills where
Communication, Collaboration, Critical Thinking and Creativity Skills, along with values
and ethic will be the focus in education.
Purpose – This study explores the possibility of incorporating emotional intelligence into
the education syllabus through drama activities in Malay Literature Component known as
KOMSAS (Komponen Sastera) for secondary school students.
Methodology – A survey was conducted among eight experts. The design and
development of the Create-EMO module was based on Wallis Model of Creativity and
Goleman Model of EI. This module use the elements of self-awareness, self-management,
social awareness and relationship management which were applied through preparation,
incubation, illumination and verification.
Findings – The results showed that there is a need to design and develop a teaching module
that incorporates creative process (CP) and EI in drama based on KOMSAS.
Significance –The study is to help the researchers to design a learning module based on
emotional intelligence model and creativity process. The module can also be applied in the
teaching and learning process to achieve EI among the secondary students.