Mind Mapping as an innovative approach to teaching Islamic history during Covid-19 Pandemic

The Covid-19 pandemic has changed some educational practices, including face-to-face to online
learning, which faces complaints, obstacles, and difficulties. A more creative teaching design is needed
to help students learn better in online learning. Mind mapping is an innovative and effective method
for supporting students’ learning. However, teaching Islamic History rarely uses mind mapping. This
study aims to create a model of the mind mapping application in Islamic History teaching based on
library studies. Mind mapping is an effort to make learning more creative and innovative, which
impacts the ease of delivery of the whole material, increases student motivation and learning outcomes,
and reduces complaints against teachers. Using mind mapping needs to adhere to the guidelines, such
as the clarity of material coverage, various lines and symbols with different colors, the right keywords,
and images representing ideas. The mind map model of teaching Islamic History is easily understood
and is a practical example for teachers.