Analysis Of The Needs For A Qur'an-Based Science Exploration Module In Discovery-Inquiry Learning To Develop Scientific Attitudes In Early Childhood

Abstract

Early Childhood Education (ECE) plays a fundamental role in fostering children's cognitive, social, emotional, and scientific development during the critical period of early childhood. One of the essential competencies that should be developed at this stage is a scientific attitude, which includes curiosity, critical thinking, creativity, confidence, problem-solving skills, and environmental awareness. However, science learning in many early childhood education settings remains dominated by teacher-centered activities and worksheet-based instruction, limiting opportunities for children to explore and discover scientific concepts independently. Therefore, this study aimed to analyze the need for a Qur'an-based Science Exploration Module (SainsQu) integrated with the Discovery-Inquiry Learning model to support the development of scientific attitudes among early childhood learners. This study employed a qualitative descriptive approach using a literature review method. Data were collected from journal articles, books, government regulations, curriculum documents, and previous studies related to early childhood education, scientific literacy, scientific attitudes, Discovery-Inquiry Learning, and Qur'an-based science education. The data were analyzed using the interactive model of Miles, Huberman, and Saldaña, which includes data collection, data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The findings indicate that Discovery-Inquiry Learning provides opportunities for children to actively investigate, observe, explore, and construct knowledge through direct experiences. Furthermore, integrating scientific concepts with Qur'anic values through the SainsQu module has the potential to strengthen children's scientific attitudes while simultaneously fostering spiritual and moral development. The study concludes that the development of a Qur'an-based Science Exploration Module is needed as an innovative learning resource to support meaningful science learning and the cultivation of scientific attitudes in early childhood education.