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teachers in the light of the contemporary trends. The study sample consisted of 390 teacherswho responded to a questionnaire of eight domains. The study results proved severalshortcomings within these programmes as theoretical content, lack of teacher involvement inthe planning process, lecturing styles domination and lack of facilities. To handle thecitedshortcomings, the researcher recommended focusing on issues as practicality,technology integration and systematic evaluation.In the same Palestinian context, Al-Ajez and Al–Banna (2003) conducted a study toevaluate the current inservice training programme available to lower elementary and upperelementary teachers in governmental schools. The study also aimed at suggesting a futureinservice training programme in the light of the teachers‟ professional needs. The studysample involved 275 teachers who responded to a questionnaire in two parts. Data analysisshowed that teachers were not satisfied with the current programmes due to severalinadequacies as lack of incentives and proper facilities. The researchers concluded withseveral practical recommendations as, establishing well- equipped training institutions,providing sufficient incentives, proper planning, and carrying out needs assessment prior tothe intended training programmes.A second study performed by the same researcher -Al-Ajez (2004) - aimed at investigatingthe in-service training workshops for secondary teachers in high schools in GazaGovernorates. It also aimed at identifying the main shortcoming of these workshops fromteachers and supervisors‟ point of views. The study followed a descriptive analyticalapproach with a questionnaire involving 455 teachers and 80 supervisors. Result analysisshowed several shortcomings as; theoretical content, lack of teacher involvement and underqualifiedtrainers. The researcher recommended more teacher involvement, verifying trainingtechniques, providing incentives, establishing specialized training centres and most- 61 -