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\title{Teachers' Efficacy, Knowledge, and Professional Development in the
Implementation of Character Education}



\author[1]{Noorlila Ahmad}%
\author[2]{Samsilah Roslan}%
\author[1]{Sahar taresh}%
\affil[1]{Affiliation not available}%
\affil[2]{Universiti Putra Malaysia}%


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  \date{June 06, 2024}


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Character education is deemed as an essential aspect to be disseminated
to the students in enabling them to be prepared to face real-world
society. It can be incorporated into formal education with the support
of school staff, teachers, and parents. Hence, this study investigates
the relationship between teachers' efficacy, knowledge, and professional
development in implementing character education. Using a quantitative
correlational approach, data was obtained from 384 secondary school
teachers on character education efficacy belief, character education
knowledge, belief and practice instrument, and character education
professional development. The data was analysed using multiple linear
regression analysis scales. The findings postulated that teacher's
professional development and knowledge were able to predict the
implementation of character education while efficacy was deemed an
insignificant variable. Therefore, understanding the relationships
between the factors is essential to train future teachers for character
education. In conclusion, the findings from this study are expected to
benefit the Ministry of Education, school administrations, teachers, and
the community in identifying ways to enhance the implementation of
character education.%
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