This study examines the level of grammar content knowledge on punarriyal of Tamil grammar among the trainee teachers. This study is a survey using quantitative approach. A total of 92 Tamil language ISMP trainee teachers at one of the local universities were selected through a purposive sampling. Questionnaire was used as an instrument in this study. The questionnaire consists of 2 sections, part A and B. Part A is about the background of the sample, part B covers the Form Four Tamil grammar content knowledge. The data obtained were analysed using SPSS (Statistic Packages for Social Science) version 22.0. The findings show that, the study found the level of knowledge of Tamil grammar content at a moderately low level. The implication in the study found that the Tamil Language curriculum in the Ministry of Education Malaysia (KPM) had to formulate syllabus and syllabus description with emphasis on the importance of the Tamil grammar of punarriyal. Besides that, the trainee teachers and .....

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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 lite.....

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