Contextual Implementation Steps

The application of contextual learning (CTL), takes place naturally in the form of learners' activities and experiences, due to contextual application, not the transfer of knowledge from educators to learners.

In accordance with the development philosophy of contextual application (CTL), namely kontruktivisme, in that it emphasizes that learning is not just memorize, but learners must construct in their own minds themselves.

In other words, learners begin with their knowledge, experience, and indexes in their daily lives, what they have, find, be associated with the concept of material that is in the process of learning in the room (class), then they implement it into daily life - their day.

Educator (a teacher), will manage the entire learning process by creating conditions. so learners can be motivated to learn.
In contextual appli- cation (CTL), demands more active learners. because contextual application is a learning strategy that emphasizes the full involvement of learners, to gain or find the material to be learned, and learners are able to relate the real life situation, thereby, encouraging learners to apply it to life everyday.

Approach to the application of contextual learning (CTL)

relying on the understanding of meaning
selection of information based on the needs of learners
learners are actively involved in the teaching and learning process
learning is associated with real life or simulated problems
always associate information with the knowledge already possessed by learners
tend to integrate multiple fields
perilku woke up on his own consciousness
skills are developed on the basis of understanding

Differences in the application of traditional learning.

Traditional

rely on memorization
the selection of more information is determined by the educator
learning is very abstract and theoretical (not relying on the realitis of everyday life).
behavior in the wake of the habit
skills are developed on the basis of practice
good behavior based on entrinsic motivation

Educators from various circles in northern Aceh, are researching, correcting, and applying contextual appli- cations, collectively in the aceh educational forum