Public Authority for Applied Education and Training Faculty of Basic Education

This research paper, "Pre-Service Science Teacher Training Needs at the College of Basic Education in Kuwait: A Comprehensive Literature Review," systematically examines the essential components for effectively preparing future science educators in Kuwait.The study highlights the critical role of well-prepared teachers in fostering student success and a scientifically literate populace, crucial for navigating 21st-century complexities.It delves into theoretical foundations, including Bandura's Social Learning Theory, Piaget and Vygotsky's Constructivist Learning Theory, and contemporary Professional Competence Development theories, emphasising social interaction, active knowledge construction, and continuous professional growth.The paper defines training needs as the gap between existing and required competencies, categorising them into cognitive, psychomotor, and affective domains.It stresses the importance of systematic identification through task, individual, and organisational analyses.A rigorous systematic literature review of the Kuwaiti context reveals significant gaps in Pedagogical Content Knowledge (PCK), insufficient practical skills (e.g., laboratory instruction, classroom management), enhanced inquiry-based learning and scientific creativity training, and challenges in technology integration.The review also identifies institutional and policy factors influencing these training needs, such as limited resources and national priorities.The paper concludes with a call for comprehensive curriculum reform, enhanced practical experiences, strengthened mentorship, and responsive policy adjustments to improve pre-service science teacher training at Kuwait's College of Basic Education.