The purpose of this study was to design active e-learning models and applications to develop the creative imagination skills of preschool children. This pilot study was conducted qualitatively through structured interview and observation. The sampling of the study involved preschool children around the central zone of Peninsular Malaysia only. The data has been analyzed by using the Atlas.ti software. The main contribution of this study is to get a brief information on the production of a basic model of fostering creative imagination skills and active e-learning modules that contain procedures, techniques and activities, as a guide for teachers to integrate the creative imagination skills of preschool children in Malaysia.
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