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14. PracticalityTheoretical focus of traditional one-shot inservice courses has always been citedas a mainfault within traditional INSET .Teachers have always showed a strong bias against suchtheoretical focus stemming from highly theoretical university academic world which isentirely distant from classroom realities. Hence, practicality of training programmes entailsproviding teachers with realistic experience and realistic solutions for classroom dilemmas.It confirms moving away from knowledge transmission based approaches in teaching intoinnovative practice, composed of real situations inside real classrooms.15. Technology IntegrationWhile surveying INSET literature, technology integration seems to be a prevailing trenddominating several successful INSET programmes. These programmes focus on enrichingteachers‟ knowledge of ICT principles and improving their use of technology in teachingand learning. Furthermore, this technology integration involves utilizing online-learning,web-based activities, internet, email services, television, radio and satellite communicationsin teachers training programmes as the case of Japan and China.SummaryThe previous theoretical section gave a clear vision of several issues related to INSET as itsmain trends, importance, goals and phases. Special attention was given to evaluating INSETprogrammes in particular. Through such theoretical background, thorough, insightful anddeep understandings of INSET are gained. Such understandings were of great help in guidingthe following chapters. Next, is the section that covers previous studies of the research andcommentary on these studies.- 54 -