Innovative Development of a Rhetoric Textbook Based on Contextual Learning Strategies

This study aims to develop an ʿIlm al-Badīʿ' course for Arabic Language Education students at Yudharta University, Pasuruan, using a contextual teaching and learning (CTL) approach. It addresses students' difficulties understanding rhetorical concepts due to traditional memorization-based methods. Employing a Research and Development (RD) model, the study involved needs analysis, material design, development, testing, and refinement based on practical outcomes. Data were gathered through questionnaires, interviews, observations, and curriculum analysis, with effectiveness evaluated using descriptive statistics. Findings revealed that students struggled to grasp ʿIlm al-Badīʿ' due to the lack of real-life examples. However, after implementing the new curriculum, students showed notable improvements in comprehension and analytical abilities. Expert evaluations confirmed the curriculum's clarity and contextual relevance. The study underscores the value of contextual learning in rhetoric education and recommends its application to other rhetorical fields, increased use of practical exercises, integration of multimedia, and the development of a comprehensive teaching guide to enhance learning effectiveness.