KNOWLEDGE LEVELS OF MORAL EDUCATION TEACHERS REGARDING OUTDOOR CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES: A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF OPTION AND NON-OPTION TEACHERS IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN KLANG DISTRICT

Outdoor Classroom Activities (ALBD - Aktiviti Luar Bilik Darjah) serve as an experiential learning approach that facilitates a more comprehensive and in-depth understanding of life among students. In implementing this form of learning, the role of teachers is crucial. Therefore, this study aims to identify the teaching options among Moral Education teachers in secondary schools, examine their level of knowledge regarding ALBD, and analyse the differences in the level of ALBD knowledge based on teachers' teaching options. This is particularly relevant as some non-option Moral Education teachers are teaching outside their field of expertise, which may negatively impact the effectiveness of ALBD implementation. This study employed a quantitative approach using a survey design. The research instrument was a questionnaire consisting of two main sections: respondents’ demographic information and teachers’ knowledge of ALBD. A total of 30 Moral Education teachers from secondary schools in the Klang district, Selangor, were selected as respondents. The data were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics with the aid of SPSS software. The findings revealed that the overall level of teachers’ knowledge regarding ALBD was high, and there was a significant difference in knowledge between option and non-option teachers. Accordingly, the study highlights the importance of providing targeted training and guidance for non-option teachers to enhance their knowledge. It is also recommended that option Moral Education teachers serve as mentors to support non-option and novice teachers in ensuring more effective implementation of ALBD-based teaching.