Background and challenge
In late summer 2022, Advance HE partnered with the British Council to deliver a capacity building programme for five Jordanian universities, supported by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.
The goal: to embed a culture of teaching and learning excellence, strengthen faculty development, and align practices with international standards.
Challenge
Jordanian universities faced the need to:
- Develop strategies and systems for faculty development.
- Enhance teaching and learning quality through professionalisation.
- Build institutional links between Jordan and the UK.
- Ensure EDI and gender equality principles were integrated into leadership and policy.
Whether you’re building institutional capacity, embedding inclusive teaching practices or fostering international collaboration, our tailored programmes can help you achieve sustainable impact.
Our approach
Advance HE designed a programme structured around four key pillars:
Faculty Development Journey
Roadmapping strategies and creating unified approaches to meet quality assurance standards.
Capacity Building Workshops
Practical tools and methods for professionalising teaching and learning.
Community of Practice
Strengthening engagement between UK and Jordanian institutions.
EDI and Gender Toolkit Integration
Embedding equality principles and improving career progression for women.
The programme was delivered in three phases:
- Getting Started – Inclusive, value-based education practices.
- Leading Transformational Change – Evidence-based approaches to change agency aligned with strategic priorities.
- Showcase Event in Jordan – Bringing together participants, UK experts, and policy leaders to share outcomes and best practice.
This project has helped set the course for the participating universities and delegates in building approaches to transformational change in teaching and learning, and making great strides to building capacity in the sector.
Nour Al Jumaili, Education Project Manager, British Council Jordan
Key outcomes and impact
The project achieved transformational change across teaching, learning and governance:
- Adoption of hybrid learning tools (Teams, Zoom, Moodle) for flexible, inclusive learning environments.
- Shift toward continuous assessment with real-time feedback, improving student engagement and integrity.
- Integration of hybrid tools into Computer Science and AI curricula increased attendance, participation, and pass rates.
- Student satisfaction improved significantly due to more adaptable learning experiences.
- Introduction of group-based learning to foster collaboration and active participation.
- Collaborative creation of learning contracts between students and educators, promoting accountability and shared values.
- Establishment of an operational ACLTHE network, enabling ongoing collaboration, resource sharing, and mentoring.
- Increased alumni involvement in teaching, enriching learning experiences and strengthening institutional ties.
- Enhanced professional development opportunities and mentorship programmes.
- Greater focus on inclusive and transparent communication, improving clarity in learning goals and assessment criteria.
- Positive teaching evaluations and improved student outcomes reflect the success of these changes.
Why institutions choose Advance HE
Advance HE is the strategic partner of choice for universities committed to embedding teaching excellence and recognition at scalAdvance HE is trusted by universities and colleges worldwide to deliver expert, evidence-based support that drives meaningful change. Institutions choose us because we offer:
- Global perspective, local relevance
- Deep sector expertise
- Collaborative, tailored approach
- Proven frameworks and tools
- Commitment to inclusive excellence
