International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences 2016, Vol. 6, No. 11 ISSN: 2222-6990 52 www.hrmars.com An Evaluation of Measurement Model for Malaysian Teacher Work Competencies: The Confirmatory Factor Analysis Approach Mohd Faiz Bin Mohd Yaakob Sultan Idris Education University, Malaysia Dr. Jamal@Nordin Bin Yunus Associate Professor, Sultan Idris Education University, Malaysia DOI: 10.6007/IJARBSS/v6-i11/2373 URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.6007/IJARBSS/v6-i11/2373 ABSTRACT Malaysian Teacher Work Competencies (MTWC) measurement model consist of three constructs namely, professional, skills and knowledge. The objectives of this study were (i) To evaluate the measurement model of Malaysian Teacher Work Competencies by Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) (ii) To know the reliability if this model, and (iii) To prove the validity of this model. The confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) has validated the measurement model of Malaysian Teacher Work Competencies (MTWC). Therefore, these measurement models can be assessed for the future research improvements. Keyword: Teacher Competencies, Standard Competencies, Work Competencies, Educational Management, Educational Planning. INTRODUCTION The concept of competence is probably as old as humankind. Homo sapiens have always been desiring to master skills and to find ways to solve practical, professional and scientific challenges. Certain individuals always received the prerogative to perform certain activities which had a highly symbolic meaning. (Mulder, 2014). Preliminary Report for Malaysia Education Blueprint 2013-2025 marks the latest Malaysia government initiative to revamp the education system. The Blueprint establishes the visions and aspirations for the Malaysian education system and lays out a roadmap of policies and initiatives that will be undertaken in order to achieve these goals (Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia, 2012). Teacher competencies are hypothetical constructs that are mainly developed in a teacher’s educational and professional career and that become part of teacher personality (Gläser-Zikuda & Fuß, 2008). Indeed, The Malaysian Education Blueprint (PPPM) 2013-2025 dedicated towards