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The purpose of this study was to describe a construct validation study of Teacher Leadership among secondary school teachers in Malaysia. This study used a confirmatory factor analysis method (CFA) to analyze the measurement model of this study. Participants included daily secondary school teacher in the state of Selangor, Malaysia involved in this study. Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was employed and carried out to verify the instrument of Teacher Leadership. The respondents were required to respond to a seven-point Likert scale in semantic differential form. The collected data were then analyzed using the SPSS23.0 and AMOS23.0 software packages. An exploratory factor analysis was conducted earlier than performing a confirmatory factor analysis. All constructs revealed the acceptable internal consistency reliability. A good model fit was found for the measurement model using several fit index tests like CMINDF, TLI, GFI, AGFI, CFI and RMSEA. The findings showed that all fit indices criteria were accomplished. It also showed the acceptable reliability and construct validity. The implication of this study is expected to provide additional information in the teacher leadership theory and provide a clear line of training and professionalism enhancement programs for teachers, schools and the Ministry of Education Malaysia.
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