Contextual Teaching and Learning (CTL) is an instructional approach aimed at fostering meaningful understanding by connecting academic content to the real-life contexts of learners. The Paket C equivalency education program is a form of non-formal education equivalent to senior high school, designed for school-age individuals and adults who are unable to continue formal education. This program seeks to equip learners with knowledge, skills, competencies, and attitudes equivalent to high school graduates, enabling them to develop personal, social, intellectual, and vocational capacities. This study aims to describe: (1) the stages of implementing the CTL approach, (2) the application of CTL principles, and (3) the outcomes of CTL implementation in relation to students’ learning interest. The study employs a qualitative approach with a descriptive method. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation. The data sources consisted of 10 participants, including 4 tutors and 6 Paket C learners at PKBM Maritim Labuan. The findings indicate that: (1) the stages of CTL implementation include activating prior knowledge, acquiring new knowledge, developing understanding, applying knowledge through practice and experience, and conducting reflection; (2) the implementation of CTL incorporates key principles such as constructivism, questioning, inquiry, learning community, modeling, reflection, and authentic assessment; (3) the CTL approach contributes to an increase in learners’ interest, as evidenced by their enjoyment in learning, increased attention to instructional materials, exercises, assignments, and homework, active participation in question-and-answer sessions, discussions, and group work, as well as the fulfillment of their need to gain knowledge and practical benefits from the learning materials.

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