Emotional Intelligence in Creative Process: Enhancing Values in KOMSAS Drama

Emotional intelligence (EI) is the ability to control and manage oneself and others in terms of feelings, emotions and behaviour (Goleman,1998). Malaysian National Health and Morbidity Survey (2015) 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. Changes in the way of learning in 21st-century learning require the current generation to equip themselves with EI to control feelings in a more challenging learning process (Mohd Faizul, 2017). Therefore, Malaysian Ministry of Education (MoE) is currently encouraging educators to incorporate these values into the teaching process to build a better future generation. In line with the 21st century learning skills communication, collaboration, critical thinking and creativity skills, along with values and ethic will be the focus in education. The purpose of this study is to explores the possibility of incorporating EI into the education syllabus through drama activities in Malay Literature Component known as KOMSAS (Komponen Sastera) for secondary school students. A survey was conducted among 20 experts who have been teaching Malay Language subject for more than 10 years. This preliminary study is aims to identify the understanding of teachers on the application of emotional values ​​and the process of creativity in learning. Moreover, it aims to identify how current educators apply these elements of value into their teaching and learning activities. The findings of this study showed that the teachers are aware of the EI as well as creativity in learning activities. However, the process of applying values ​​and activities happen unplanned and there is a need to design and develop a teaching module that incorporates creative process (CP) and EI in KOMSAS drama.