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Table (4.19) below shows the frequencies and percentages of trainees suggested changes.Table (4.14)Trainees Suggested ChangesNo The Suggested Changes Freq Percent%1- Focus on practicality: practical training –students realproblems- schools needs –Palestinian English curriculumTable (4.19) above shows that the need for practicality had the highest percentage (48.57%)followed by the need for suitable timing (37%) and the need for well-equipped trainingcentre along with proper facilities, refreshment and transportation(34.2%).B. Trainees Suggested Topics and SkillsIn the second open ended question, trainees were asked to suggest specific skills or topics inwhich they need further training to improve themselves as English teachers. Out of the 46questionnaires, only 33 were returned with answers to this question.17 48.57%2- Suitable timing 13 37%3- Training centre facilities -well-equipped training rooms- labsrefreshment–transportation4- Highly qualified trainers ( native speakers –universityprofessors)12 34.2%12 34.3%5- Content modification- up-to-date topics – focus on specific skills 11 31.42%6- Technology integration ( online training –how to use technologyin teaching )11 31.42%7- Needs assessment 6 17%8- Teacher involvement 5 14.2%9- Provision of sufficient incentives 4 11.4%10- Follow up of trainees work inside classrooms 2 5.71%- 131 -