Contextual Teaching and Learning to Develop Critical Thinking and Practical Skills

Abstract Challenges in the 21st century demand high-level capability, one of them is critical thinking. On the other hand, 2013 another curriculum called skills. This learning can be realized in practical skills. Capable develop critical thinking and practical skills requires the right learning approach. This requires learning by students to construct their own knowledge, conduct investigations, develop curiosity, learning communities, present models, encourage reflection abilities, and discuss not only cognitive but also skills. Contextual Teaching and Learning is an approach that has a component that requires learning. Research and uncover the ability of CTL in developing critical thinking and practical skills of students. The research method used is the reference study method. The results show that CTL has a component that can encourage the development of critical thinking and practical skills of students.