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Professional development is one significant mechanism for maintaining a high standard in science teaching. This chapter is intended to provide guidance that stems from best practice, as highlighted in the relevant literature and analysis of the state of science education in the country. The chapter consists of three main sections: the first section reviews what has been published over the past decade, which provides a base of knowledge about the characteristics of effective professional development.
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Almazroa, H., Al-Shamrani, S. (2015). Saudi Science Teacher Professional Development. In: Mansour, N., Al-Shamrani, S. (eds) Science Education in the Arab Gulf States. Cultural and Historical Perspectives on Science Education. SensePublishers, Rotterdam. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-6300-049-9_1
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