doi: 10.18178/ijiet.2026.16.3.2539
Enhancing Inclusive Computer Science Education through Project-Based Learning
Aitkul Yersultanova1
,
Nursaule Karelkhan1,* ,
Meruert Serik1 ,
Liza Naviy2 ,
Saule Murzina3
- 1Faculty of Information Technology, L.N. Gumilyov, Eurasian National University, Astana, Kazakhstan
- 2Department of Pedagogy and Psychology, Sh. Ualikhanov Kokshetau University, Kokshetau, Kazakhstan
- 3Office for the Development and Implementation of Educational Programs, Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kokshetau, Kazakhstan
- Manuscript receivedJuly 21, 2025
- revisedAugust 5, 2025
- acceptedSeptember 8, 2025
- publishedMarch 13, 2026
Abstract
The rising number of pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and the underutilization of creative teaching strategies pose challenges to the integration of inclusive education in primary schools. The purpose of this research is to assess how well Project-Based Learning (PBL) teaches computer science in inclusive classroom environments. An inclusive pedagogical model was created by integrating interactive exercises, teaching aids, and digital learning materials. 151 Kazakhstani elementary school pupils participated in the study; they were split into two groups: one that used PBL as an experimental strategy and the other that used conventional techniques. Three components—motivation, content comprehension, and technical skills—were evaluated using a structured questionnaire to gather data. PBL has a positive effect on inclusive digital learning, as evidenced by statistical analysis showing significant improvements in the experimental group across all components. Future work will focus on scaling this model to other subjects and educational levels, as well as enhancing accessibility features for pupils with various types of disabilities.
Keywords
- inclusive education
- computer science
- project-based learning
- learning platform
How to Cite
Aitkul Yersultanova, Nursaule Karelkhan, Meruert Serik, Liza Naviy, and Saule Murzina, "Enhancing Inclusive Computer Science Education through Project-Based Learning," International Journal of Information and Education Technology, vol. 16, no. 3, pp. 668-675, 2026. https://doi.org/10.18178/ijiet.2026.16.3.2539
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Copyright © 2026 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).