Content knowledge of secondary school language Teachers’ in teaching activities

Bavani Arumugam@Seiyalu

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Type :	article
Subject :	LB Theory and practice of education LB1603 Secondary Education. High schools
Main Author :	Bavani Arumugam@Seiyalu
Additional Authors :	Alagesan Ambikapathy
Title :	Content knowledge of secondary school language Teachers’ in teaching activities

Place of Production :	Tanjong Malim
Publisher :	Fakulti Bahasa dan Komunikasi
Year of Publication :	2022
Corporate Name :	Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris

Abstract : Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris

Teachers are important people in the world of education. Teachers who have a high idealism towards teaching, students and society will display personal, interpersonal, professional, intellectual characteristics and skills in teaching and learning. Therefore, a teacher must play an important role in the learning process of the student in order to change their behavior and create a human being that will become a state asset. The goal of the Secondary School Curriculum (KBSM) can be achieved if a teacher is able to equip themselves with skills, knowledge, and positive attitudes. In this regard, the purpose of this article is to discuss the importance of content knowledge among educators to improve their teaching practices effectively. This knowledge is widely studied because such knowledge is considered as one of faculty must have by each educator. Based on the results of the study, there are some of the most important factors that contribute to a high level of content knowledge. The literature review of content knowledge in this article can help bring awareness about the importance of mastering content in a subject with more focus on teachers teaching a language.

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