Impact of a Problem-Based Approach on IT Student Learning

The study of the educational process of university students has revealed their need for more engagement in class. They seem unable to absorb material that does not require a certain level of mental tension, negatively affecting their academic performance and competence. Therefore, there is a need to develop pedagogical technology to optimize the educational process. We analyzed the educational process at the National University “Odesa Law Academy” in 2020-2023. We evaluated the effectiveness of ways and means of enhancing the academic and cognitive skills of 150 full-time IT students during their study of professional-oriented courses. We have improved students' educational and mental activities by optimizing the educational process through personalized problem-based learning, utilizing professionally oriented problem situations, and providing favorable motivational and emotional support. We confirmed the reliability of the research results using descriptive statistics.