doi: 10.18178/ijiet.2025.15.11.2447
Implementation of Project-Based Learning in the Professional Subject of Scripting
Peter Tokoš1
,
Zlatica Huľová2,* ,
Roman Hrmo1 ,
Lucia Krištofiaková1
- 1Department of Didactics of Vocational Subjects, DTI University, Dubnica nad Váhom, Slovak Republic
- 2Faculty of Education, Catholic University of Ružomberok, Hrabovská cesta 1, Ružomberok, Slovak Republic
- Manuscript receivedFebruary 12, 2025
- revisedApril 7, 2025
- acceptedJune 20, 2025
- publishedNovember 19, 2025
Abstract
In this paper, the authors present the implementation of Project-Based Learning (PBL) in the vocational subject of Scripting Languages at a vocational high school of Information Technology. The research aimed to validate the effectiveness of the three-stage project-based model within the Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics (STEAM) approach. The research sample consisted of 15 students, three of whom had Special Educational Needs (SEND). A combination of quantitative and qualitative methods was used to monitor changes in pupils’ performance, independence, and active engagement in the learning process. The results showed a slight improvement in average scores for pupils with SEND, increased independence, and more active participation in learning. Task differentiation strengthened team cohesion and promoted teamwork. The integration of PBL within the STEAM approach contributed to a deeper understanding of the technical curriculum and promoted complex thinking. Based on the findings and the comparison of results, we conclude that the systematic introduction of PBL within the STEAM approach in vocational education is a suitable tool for effective and creative programming instruction.
Keywords
- project-based learning
- scripting languages
- web applications
- teamwork
- creative thinking
- Science
- Technology
- Engineering
- Arts
- Mathematics (STEAM)
- inclusive education
How to Cite
Peter Tokoš, Zlatica Huľová, Roman Hrmo, and Lucia Krištofiaková, "Implementation of Project-Based Learning in the Professional Subject of Scripting," International Journal of Information and Education Technology, vol. 15, no. 11, pp. 2518-2527, 2025. https://doi.org/10.18178/ijiet.2025.15.11.2447
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Copyright © 2025 by the authors. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited (CC BY 4.0).