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The purpose of this study is to investigate how the pedagogical competency of English language teachers relates to student character development. It also tries to explore the obstacles and strategies that these teachers confront when incorporating character development into their teaching techniques. Adopting a qualitative approach, this research utilizes content analysis design. The methodology involves a comprehensive review of relevant scholarly articles, focusing on the intersection of pedagogical competence and character building in English language education. The purpose of this analysis is to better understand the impact of pedagogical competences on character development, as well as to identify the problems and effective solutions employed by teachers. According to the findings, pedagogical competency in English language teachers is critical in forming components of student character such as integrity, empathy, and responsibility. Teachers confront difficulties such as limited instructional time and resources. However, effective tactics have been developed, such as interactive and collaborative teaching approaches and the incorporation of character values into lesson content. This study can help educators and policymakers plan and implement English language education programs s that include not just linguistic competency but also character development.

Character; English Teaching; Pedagogical Competence