Palestine Technical University – Kadoorie (PTUK) chaired the administrative meeting of the Steering Committee of the EEE3 Project, titled “Designing Practical Programs and Courses Using the Flipped Classroom in Three Learning Environments.” The EU-funded project, supported through the Erasmus+ Programme and led by PTUK, was hosted by the Faculty of Technology at the University of Lisbon, Portugal, with the participation of local and international project partners.

The meeting, chaired by Project Director Prof. Nuha Iter, addressed key aspects of the project lifecycle. Discussions included a detailed review of progress toward project objectives, achieved outcomes submitted to the European Union, an analytical report on the implementation of courses developed under the flipped classroom approach, and the presentation of the project’s second quality assurance report.

Prof. Iter emphasized that such administrative meetings are essential milestones for guiding the project’s direction. She noted that the meeting provided an in-depth opportunity to assess achievements and ensure that project outputs align with planned objectives and European quality standards, positively impacting the quality of Palestinian higher education.

She added that discussions also focused on project sustainability and the dissemination of results at both local and international levels. Prof. Iter explained that the EEE3 Project goes beyond course development, aiming to achieve sustainable institutional change in teaching practices by institutionalizing the flipped classroom approach across three learning environments—an innovative model considered the first of its kind at this level.

During the meeting, participants discussed mechanisms for implementing the specialized professional diploma program, including its regulations, certification requirements, and pathways for adoption by other universities. The meeting also addressed policies for selecting participating academics and the project’s role in supporting their professional development and enhancing teaching competencies.

The Steering Committee agreed on developing a comprehensive sustainability strategy for the project and its approach. Key strategic objectives include promoting the flipped classroom culture in three learning environments locally and internationally, disseminating project results through peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations in Palestine and abroad, and preparing a training manual to equip current and future trainers with the competencies needed to deliver the specialized professional diploma programs.

Prof. Iter stressed the importance of aligning developed courses with labor market needs, affirming that the project’s success is measured by its ability to bridge education outcomes with professional realities, enhance graduate employability, support sustainable development, and strengthen universities’ societal role.

She also noted the growing interest in the EEE3 Project model from the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, the Palestinian Higher Education Council, and higher education experts and researchers. She considered the national adoption of this approach a qualitative shift in applied education and a step toward strengthening Palestine’s position on the global map of educational innovation.

Local participants included representatives from the Accreditation and Quality Assurance Commission, the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, Palestine Polytechnic University, Al-Quds University, the Arab American University, and the University College of Applied Sciences. European partners included representatives from the University of Applied Management Studies in Germany (UAMS), the University of Lisbon in Portugal (LISBAU), the Faculty of Polymer Technology in Slovenia (FTPO), and the Metropolitan College in Greece (MC), reflecting the project’s strong international partnership aimed at advancing higher education and academic exchange.