Holistic Approach to Teaching Programming in IT Technical Schools: Case Study on the Effectiveness of Project-based Learning in Preparation for the INF.03 Exam

Abstract

The article presents the results of observation (2022-2025) on the effectiveness of project-based programming education in an IT technical school with a group of 21 students. The holistic approach, integrating various web technologies within comprehensive projects, achieved a 76.2% pass rate for the INF.03 exam (compared to the estimated national average of 64.71%) while developing professionally relevant competencies: independence, ability to use documentation, and integration of different technologies. The observations indicate that the project method is an effective alternative to the traditional educational model based on repetitive exam tasks.