International Journal of Teaching
Vol 3 No 1 (2026): International Journal of Teaching: IN PROGRESS

The Impact of Contextual Teaching and Learning on Students’ Communication Skills

Akhmad Asyari (Unknown)
Muhamad Ahyar Rasidi (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
08 Feb 2026

Abstract

This study aimed to examine the effect of the Contextual Teaching and Learning (CTL) model on university students’ communication skills. The study employed a quasi-experimental method using a pretest–posttest control group design. The research subjects consisted of two classes: an experimental class implementing the CTL model and a control class using conventional instruction. The results showed that the mean pretest score of students’ communication skills in the experimental class was 66, while that of the control class was 63, indicating relatively equivalent initial abilities. After the treatment, the mean posttest score of the experimental class increased to 84, whereas the control class reached 71. The N-gain value of the experimental class was 0.50, categorized as moderate, while the control class obtained an N-gain of 0.23, categorized as low. Furthermore, an effect size of 0.82 indicated a large impact of the CTL model on students’ communication skills. Therefore, the CTL model is statistically and practically effective in improving university students’ communication skills.

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Journal Info

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ijt

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Religion Education Mathematics Social Sciences Other

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International Journal of Teaching E-ISSN: 3031-397X mainly focuses on media and methods in all levels of teaching (basic, middle, and high education levels). The detailed scopes of articles accepted for submission to the Jurnal International Journal of Teaching are: 1) Media Teaching and Learning ...