Towards a Future-Oriented Strategy for Developing Teacher Preparation and In-Service Training Programs

Abstract

This research, titled "Towards a Future Strategy for Developing Teacher Preparation and In-Service Training Programs," concluded that in-service teacher training in recent decades has been weak, resulting in a traditional, rote-learning-based approach to education.

The process of preparing and training teachers in-service is of paramount importance, as evidenced by the lived experiences of teachers. Adopting a policy of preparation and training within the service is a successful approach to teacher preparation and training, provided it is based on a well-defined strategy with clear objectives. This strategy should serve the teacher's needs and development, striving to fulfill their desired roles in the educational process. The research concluded that educational institutions, such as teacher training institutes and colleges, sometimes address the issue of teachers' professional development without prior planning, and at other times lack sufficient facilities, equipment, resources, and tools. Therefore, the researcher recommends the establishment of specialized bodies capable of planning and implementing a teacher development program, rather than leaving it to chance and randomness.