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training facilities. The Suggested form of needs assessment designed by the researcher isshown in appendix (20)2. Goals SpecificationGoals specification is considered a vital step in the planning phase. It provides the dataneeded within further phases as content, training methods and techniques, trainees andtrainers selection, (Bohi and Baumi, 2002, p.326-357). Programme goals should bedetermined accurately so the goals turn out to be so specific, clearly articulated, applicable,measurable and in relation to trainees‟ needs; as Guskey clarifies "of all variables related tothe effectiveness of training programmes, goal clarity perhaps is the most important"(2002,p.15-17)These goals can be better determined through:• Sufficient teachers input through elaborated , systematic and valid needs assessmentas shown previously in appendix (20)• Participation of stakeholders other than trainers as school principals, parents andstudents.• English Palestinian curriculum main challenges.• The problematic areas for students through scientific and logical examination ofstudents‟ available data as their exam results, common mistakes, and their successrates.• Weaknesses and strengths of newly graduated teachers and pre-service limitations.• Result analysis of UNRWA annual teachers‟ competencies or proficiency exams.Goals Features may involve:1. Based on needs assessment.2. Clearly specified and articulated.3. Focused on problematic issues for teachers and students.- 165 -