Viktoriia A. Shibaeva

this paper looks at project-based learning (PBL) and how it works in IT higher education today. The main question we tried to answer is whether doing real projects actually helps students become better professionals — not just better exam-takers. We go through the theory behind PBL, look at why it has become so relevant given current industry trends, and build a practical competency framework based on what the literature says. We also talk honestly about what makes PBL hard to implement, because in our view those challenges are just as important as the benefits. The short answer is: yes, PBL w...