Pendekatan Contextual Teaching and Learning dan Media Flashcard dalam Peningkatan Kosakata Bahasa Arab Siswa Sekolah Alif Rimba Brunei Darussalam

Abstract

Mastery of Arabic vocabulary (mufradat) serves as a fundamental basis for Arabic language learning at the elementary school level. However, conventional teaching methods often result in student passivity and difficulties in comprehending and retaining vocabulary. This community service initiative aims to enhance the Arabic language competence of third-grade students at Sekolah Alif Rimba Sdn Bhd, Brunei Darussalam, through the implementation of the Contextual Teaching and Learning (CTL) approach integrated with interactive media, including flashcards, educational songs, fun game s, and handicraft activities. The method employed is a quantitative approach using a pre-test and post-test design to measure the improvement in student learning outcomes. Evaluation results indicate a significant increase in students' average scores, rising from 46.75 in the pre-test to 79.25 in the post-test, representing a 69.51% improvement. Beyond cognitive enhancement, developments were also observed in affective aspects, such as increased learning interest, self-confidence, and active participation during the instructional process. These findings demonstrate that the application of the CTL approach combined with interactive learning media is effective in improving Arabic vocabulary mastery among elementary school students. This pedagogical model is recommended as an alternative strategy for Arabic language instruction that is contextual, active, and engaging.