Position Paper: Integrating Inquiry-Based Learning Pedagogy in Information Technology

Aaron Chakerian, Charanya Ramakrishnan

2025

Abstract

This position paper examines the implementation of Inquiry-Based Learning (IBL) in Information Technology (IT) education, focusing specifically on a first-year database unit. Traditional pedagogical approaches, which predominantly rely on lectures and textbooks, often hinder student engagement and motivation. The paper identifies the challenges inherent in current IT educational practices and proposes IBL as an effective pedagogical alternative. IBL fosters active learning and critical thinking, thereby enhancing students’ grasp of real-world applications. The proposed trial of IBL in an introductory database course aims to assess both student outcomes and instructor experiences. The benefits of IBL, including increased student engagement and improved knowledge retention, are examined, as well as challenges related to time management, group dynamics, and technical issues. The paper concludes with a call for extended exploration and broader adoption of IBL methods in first-year IT courses, promoting a necessary shift in educational practices to address student needs better.

Paper Citation

in Harvard Style

Chakerian A. and Ramakrishnan C. (2025). Position Paper: Integrating Inquiry-Based Learning Pedagogy in Information Technology. In Proceedings of the 17th International Conference on Computer Supported Education - Volume 2: CSEDU; ISBN 978-989-758-746-7, SciTePress, pages 860-867. DOI: 10.5220/0013480600003932

in Bibtex Style

@conference{csedu25,
author={Aaron Chakerian and Charanya Ramakrishnan},
title={Position Paper: Integrating Inquiry-Based Learning Pedagogy in Information Technology},
booktitle={Proceedings of the 17th International Conference on Computer Supported Education - Volume 2: CSEDU},
year={2025},
pages={860-867},
publisher={SciTePress},
organization={INSTICC},
doi={10.5220/0013480600003932},
isbn={978-989-758-746-7},
}

in EndNote Style

TY - CONF

JO - Proceedings of the 17th International Conference on Computer Supported Education - Volume 2: CSEDU
TI - Position Paper: Integrating Inquiry-Based Learning Pedagogy in Information Technology
SN - 978-989-758-746-7
AU - Chakerian A.
AU - Ramakrishnan C.
PY - 2025
SP - 860
EP - 867
DO - 10.5220/0013480600003932
PB - SciTePress