Preliminary Study in Developing a Neuroscience-Based Entrepreneurship Module To Enhance Financial Literacy Of Elementary School Students

Abstract

This preliminary study aims to identify the urgency, rationale, and research focus for developing a neuroscience-based entrepreneurship module designed to enhance the financial literacy of elementary school students. In the context of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Goals 1, 4, and 8, financial literacy is recognized as an essential 21st-century skill. However, various reports, including those from OECD (2024) and OJK (2019), reveal that Indonesia’s financial literacy levels remain relatively low, especially among primary school students. Using a Research and Development (R&D) approach within the ADDIE framework, this study explores the needs and conceptual foundations for developing a neuroscience-based entrepreneurship learning module. The module is designed to integrate financial knowledge with entrepreneurial attitudes through principles of brain-based learning such as emotional stimulation, multisensory integration, and meaningful repetition. The expected outcome is a valid, practical, and effective instructional module that supports financial understanding and entrepreneurial character formation among young learners.