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as shown in Abu Salem study (2008), Al Farra (1996), El- Ajez ( 2004 ), Jeber (2002) and Al-Qreanawi (2009).5.9 RecommendationsRecommendations for Policy- Makers in EDCIn the light of the current INSET programme shortcomings, policy makers within EDC arerecommended to consider the following:1. Establishing a specialized training centre, this centre should have the followingfacilities:• Well-seated with enough space, proper lighting, heating and cooling trainingrooms• Well-equipped training labs with technological devices as video, audiorecordings, LCD, and internet connections along with technicians who will trainteachers on using these devices.• Well-equipped library with sufficient up-to-date references using e-resources• Sufficient refreshments including a cafeteria and a garden2. Establishing teachers centers at least one in each zone which works under thesupervision of the specialized training centre. These centres aim mainly to providesystematic follow up and support for teachers in their schools. Their main servicesshould include:• Starting a teacher journal to provide support to teachers right on the spot withopportunities to grow professionally• Conducting annual competitions for teachers‟ best practices where teachers canpresent their experience, research papers, reflections, diaries, the best of theseparticipations can be rewarded and published under the supervision of EDC.- 178 -