Academic Medicine · 2001 · 63 citations · 0 references
EducationInstructionTeachingPedagogyProblem-based LearningStudent TeachingGroup Problem SolvingProblem-based CurriculumProblem-based Learning DesignProblem-solving StrategiesProblem-solving SupportSmall-group LearningFacilitation In Problem-based LearningInterpersonal Skills DevelopmentProblem-based Group LearningProblem-based Learning CasesProblem-based Learning CurriculumProblem-based Learning ImplementationProblem-based Learning PedagogyProblem-solving Behavior
Problem-based learning (PBL) tutors (n = 27) were interviewed to identify problems they encountered in facilitating a hybrid PBL-lecture curriculum. Analysis of responses yielded six problems for students: "mini-lecturing," dysfunctional group dynamics, completing cases too quickly, superficial research, frustration with tutors who lack content expertise, and lack of support for PBL. These may arise because students lack problem-solving and interpersonal skills needed to benefit from PBL.